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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.07, 767.97 and 267.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.07, 767.97 and 267.77 is: 402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.07 : 767.97 = 267.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.07/767.97 = 267.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.07x = 767.97 × 267.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.07x = 205,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,635.49/511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.37

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