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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.27, 765.87 and 266.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.27, 765.87 and 266.97 is: 400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.27 : 765.87 = 266.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.27/765.87 = 266.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.27x = 765.87 × 266.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.27x = 204,461.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,461.88/510.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.69

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