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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.73, 767.44 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.73, 767.44 and 268.12 is: 402.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.73 : 767.44 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.73/767.44 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.73x = 767.44 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.73x = 205,766.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,766.01/511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.10

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