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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.78, 766.02 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.78, 766.02 and 267.96 is: 401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.78 : 766.02 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.78/766.02 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.78x = 766.02 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.78x = 205,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,262.72/511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.08

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