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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.99, 767.39 and 281.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.99, 767.39 and 281.00 is: 421.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.99 : 767.39 = 281.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.99/767.39 = 281.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.99x = 767.39 × 281.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.99x = 215,637.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,637.10/511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.18

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