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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.78, 764.52 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.78, 764.52 and 266.96 is: 399.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.78 : 764.52 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.78/764.52 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.78x = 764.52 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.78x = 204,096.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,096.26/510.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.58

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