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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.47, 765.77 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.47, 765.77 and 264.14 is: 395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.47 : 765.77 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.47/765.77 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.47x = 765.77 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.47x = 202,267.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,267.32/511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.46

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