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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.68, 766.38 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.68, 766.38 and 267.32 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.68 : 766.38 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.68/766.38 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.68x = 766.38 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.68x = 204,868.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,868.70/510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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