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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 766.92 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 766.92 and 267.32 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 766.92 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/766.92 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 766.92 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 205,013.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,013.05/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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