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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.16, 767 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.16, 767 and 280 is: 420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.16 : 767 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.16/767 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.16x = 767 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.16x = 214,760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,760/511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.14

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