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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.88, 765.87 and 267.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.88, 765.87 and 267.61 is: 401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.88 : 765.87 = 267.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.88/765.87 = 267.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.88x = 765.87 × 267.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.88x = 204,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,954.47/510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.18

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