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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 765.17 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 765.17 and 267.40 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 765.17 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/765.17 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 765.17 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 204,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,606.46/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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