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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.93, 767.88 and 280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.93, 767.88 and 280.93 is: 421.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.93 : 767.88 = 280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.93/767.88 = 280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.93x = 767.88 × 280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.93x = 215,715.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,715.28/511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.38

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