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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.00, 766.15 and 280.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.00, 766.15 and 280.00 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.00 : 766.15 = 280.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.00/766.15 = 280.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.00x = 766.15 × 280.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.00x = 214,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,519.38/511.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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