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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.05, 766.58 and 264.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.05, 766.58 and 264.41 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.05 : 766.58 = 264.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.05/766.58 = 264.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.05x = 766.58 × 264.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.05x = 202,686.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,686.26/511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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