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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.47, 767.67 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.47, 767.67 and 267.72 is: 401.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.47 : 767.67 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.47/767.67 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.47x = 767.67 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.47x = 205,520.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,520.61/511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.82

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