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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.18, 766.75 and 280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.18, 766.75 and 280.18 is: 420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.18 : 766.75 = 280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.18/766.75 = 280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.18x = 766.75 × 280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.18x = 214,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,824.49/511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.25

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