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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.34, 765.73 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.34, 765.73 and 267.03 is: 400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.34 : 765.73 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.34/765.73 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.34x = 765.73 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.34x = 204,470.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,470.30/510.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.65

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