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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.35, 766.79 and 267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.35, 766.79 and 267.81 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.35 : 766.79 = 267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.35/766.79 = 267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.35x = 766.79 × 267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.35x = 205,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,352.69/511.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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