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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 766.89 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 766.89 and 267.80 is: 401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 766.89 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/766.89 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 766.89 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 205,369.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,369.31/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.74

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