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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.95, 766.44 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.95, 766.44 and 267.54 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.95 : 766.44 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.95/766.44 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.95x = 766.44 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.95x = 205,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,053.36/510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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