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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.24, 766.28 and 280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.24, 766.28 and 280.24 is: 420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.24 : 766.28 = 280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.24/766.28 = 280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.24x = 766.28 × 280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.24x = 214,742.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,742.31/511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.04

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