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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.63, 765.47 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.63, 765.47 and 267.32 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.63 : 765.47 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.63/765.47 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.63x = 765.47 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.63x = 204,620.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,620.28/510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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