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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.58, 767.73 and 280.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.58, 767.73 and 280.63 is: 421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.58 : 767.73 = 280.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.58/767.73 = 280.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.58x = 767.73 × 280.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.58x = 215,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,448.50/511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.14

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