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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 766.78 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 766.78 and 268.05 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 766.78 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/766.78 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 766.78 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 205,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,534.71/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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