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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.45, 765.55 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.45, 765.55 and 267.64 is: 400.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.45 : 765.55 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.45/765.55 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.45x = 765.55 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.45x = 204,891.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,891.80/511.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.61

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