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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 767.79 and 280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 767.79 and 280.52 is: 421.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 767.79 = 280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/767.79 = 280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 767.79 × 280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 215,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,376.61/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.06

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