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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.07, 766.08 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.07, 766.08 and 267.08 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.07 : 766.08 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.07/766.08 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.07x = 766.08 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.07x = 204,600.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,600.82/511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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