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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.73, 767.25 and 280.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.73, 767.25 and 280.43 is: 420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.73 : 767.25 = 280.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.73/767.25 = 280.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.73x = 767.25 × 280.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.73x = 215,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,159.92/511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.46

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