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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.51, 764.55 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.51, 764.55 and 266.31 is: 398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.51 : 764.55 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.51/764.55 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.51x = 764.55 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.51x = 203,607.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,607.31/510.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.83

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