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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 767.07 and 267.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 767.07 and 267.63 is: 401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 767.07 = 267.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/767.07 = 267.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 767.07 × 267.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 205,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,290.94/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.63

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