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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.80, 766.23 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.80, 766.23 and 267.80 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.80 : 766.23 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.80/766.23 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.80x = 766.23 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.80x = 205,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,196.39/510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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