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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.70, 768.03 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.70, 768.03 and 268.40 is: 402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.70 : 768.03 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.70/768.03 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.70x = 768.03 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.70x = 206,139.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,139.25/511.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.85

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