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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.61, 766.40 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.61, 766.40 and 306.27 is: 458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.61 : 766.40 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.61/766.40 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.61x = 766.40 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.61x = 234,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,723.80/511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.80

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