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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 766.58 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 766.58 and 280.13 is: 419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 766.58 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/766.58 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 766.58 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 214,742.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,742.57/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.81

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