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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.35, 765.19 and 267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.35, 765.19 and 267.05 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.35 : 765.19 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.35/765.19 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.35x = 765.19 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.35x = 204,343.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,343.37/510.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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