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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.64, 766 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.64, 766 and 267.36 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.64 : 766 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.64/766 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.64x = 766 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.64x = 204,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,797.76/510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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