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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.68, 766.20 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.68, 766.20 and 267.27 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.68 : 766.20 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.68/766.20 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.68x = 766.20 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.68x = 204,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,782.27/510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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