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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.13, 765.01 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.13, 765.01 and 266.73 is: 400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.13 : 765.01 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.13/765.01 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.13x = 765.01 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.13x = 204,051.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,051.12/510.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.00

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