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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.65, 765.36 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.65, 765.36 and 267.11 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.65 : 765.36 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.65/765.36 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.65x = 765.36 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.65x = 204,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,431.48/510.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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