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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.01, 766.88 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.01, 766.88 and 280.07 is: 420.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.01 : 766.88 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.01/766.88 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.01x = 766.88 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.01x = 214,778.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,778.68/511.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.30

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