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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.83, 767.55 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.83, 767.55 and 280.83 is: 421.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.83 : 767.55 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.83/767.55 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.83x = 767.55 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.83x = 215,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,551.07/511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.14

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