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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.79, 766.94 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.79, 766.94 and 267.75 is: 401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.79 : 766.94 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.79/766.94 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.79x = 766.94 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.79x = 205,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,346.85/511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.24

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