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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.06, 766.44 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.06, 766.44 and 267.46 is: 401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.06 : 766.44 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.06/766.44 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.06x = 766.44 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.06x = 204,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,992.04/511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.11

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