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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.95, 768.24 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.95, 768.24 and 268.50 is: 402.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.95 : 768.24 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.95/768.24 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.95x = 768.24 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.95x = 206,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,272.44/511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.92

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