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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.21, 767.04 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.21, 767.04 and 267.68 is: 401.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.21 : 767.04 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.21/767.04 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.21x = 767.04 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.21x = 205,322.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,322.28/511.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.64

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