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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.70, 767.43 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.70, 767.43 and 280.37 is: 420.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.70 : 767.43 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.70/767.43 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.70x = 767.43 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.70x = 215,160.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,160.51/511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.49

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