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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.67, 764.65 and 267.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.67, 764.65 and 267.13 is: 399.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.67 : 764.65 = 267.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.67/764.65 = 267.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.67x = 764.65 × 267.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.67x = 204,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,260.95/510.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.99

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