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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 767.83 and 268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 767.83 and 268.28 is: 402.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 767.83 = 268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/767.83 = 268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 767.83 × 268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 205,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,988.92/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.57

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