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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.21, 767.12 and 267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.21, 767.12 and 267.81 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.21 : 767.12 = 267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.21/767.12 = 267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.21x = 767.12 × 267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.21x = 205,439.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,439.70/511.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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