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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.79, 767.85 and 268.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.79, 767.85 and 268.48 is: 402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.79 : 767.85 = 268.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.79/767.85 = 268.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.79x = 767.85 × 268.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.79x = 206,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,152.32/511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.81

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