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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 767.27 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 767.27 and 280.76 is: 420.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 767.27 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/767.27 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 767.27 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 215,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,413.49/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.93

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