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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 767.20 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 767.20 and 267.94 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 767.20 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/767.20 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 767.20 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 205,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,563.57/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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