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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.86, 766.98 and 268.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.86, 766.98 and 268.14 is: 401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.86 : 766.98 = 268.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.86/766.98 = 268.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.86x = 766.98 × 268.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.86x = 205,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,658.02/511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.79

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