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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.96, 768.17 and 268.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.96, 768.17 and 268.43 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.96 : 768.17 = 268.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.96/768.17 = 268.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.96x = 768.17 × 268.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.96x = 206,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,198.58/511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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