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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.72, 765.92 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.72, 765.92 and 267.88 is: 400.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.72 : 765.92 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.72/765.92 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.72x = 765.92 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.72x = 205,174.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,174.65/511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.95

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