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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 766.01 and 267.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 766.01 and 267.95 is: 401.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 766.01 = 267.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/766.01 = 267.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 766.01 × 267.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 205,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,254.96/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.07

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