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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.57, 765.86 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.57, 765.86 and 267.17 is: 400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.57 : 765.86 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.57/765.86 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.57x = 765.86 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.57x = 204,609.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,609.65/510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.75

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