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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.47, 766.45 and 264.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.47, 766.45 and 264.12 is: 395.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.47 : 766.45 = 264.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.47/766.45 = 264.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.47x = 766.45 × 264.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.47x = 202,430.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,430.74/511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.78

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