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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.75, 767.72 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.75, 767.72 and 268.21 is: 402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.75 : 767.72 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.75/767.72 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.75x = 767.72 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.75x = 205,910.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,910.18/511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.36

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