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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 771.06 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 771.06 and 267.12 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 771.06 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/771.06 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 771.06 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 205,965.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,965.55/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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