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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.70, 765.86 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.70, 765.86 and 267.20 is: 400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.70 : 765.86 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.70/765.86 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.70x = 765.86 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.70x = 204,637.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,637.79/510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.70

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