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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.15, 764.61 and 266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.15, 764.61 and 266.61 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.15 : 764.61 = 266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.15/764.61 = 266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.15x = 764.61 × 266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.15x = 203,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,848.85/510.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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