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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.34, 767.14 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.34, 767.14 and 267.80 is: 401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.34 : 767.14 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.34/767.14 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.34x = 767.14 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.34x = 205,435.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,435.59/511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.76

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