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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510, 765.45 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510, 765.45 and 266.64 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510 : 765.45 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510/765.45 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510x = 765.45 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510x = 204,099.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,099.59/510
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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