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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 766.77 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 766.77 and 267.76 is: 400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 766.77 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/766.77 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 766.77 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 205,310.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,310.34/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.98

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