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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.28, 765.70 and 267.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.28, 765.70 and 267.02 is: 400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.28 : 765.70 = 267.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.28/765.70 = 267.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.28x = 765.70 × 267.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.28x = 204,457.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,457.21/510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.68

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