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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.56, 768.72 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.56, 768.72 and 268.26 is: 403.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.56 : 768.72 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.56/768.72 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.56x = 768.72 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.56x = 206,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,216.83/511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.11

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