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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 766.02 and 267.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 766.02 and 267.18 is: 400.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 766.02 = 267.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/766.02 = 267.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 766.02 × 267.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 204,665.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,665.22/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.41

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