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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.57, 766.94 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.57, 766.94 and 267.03 is: 401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.57 : 766.94 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.57/766.94 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.57x = 766.94 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.57x = 204,794.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,794.65/510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.11

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