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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.70, 766.37 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.70, 766.37 and 267.40 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.70 : 766.37 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.70/766.37 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.70x = 766.37 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.70x = 204,927.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,927.34/510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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