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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.45, 764.30 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.45, 764.30 and 266.46 is: 398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.45 : 764.30 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.45/764.30 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.45x = 764.30 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.45x = 203,654.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,654.05/510.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.97

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