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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.97, 768.17 and 268.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.97, 768.17 and 268.65 is: 403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.97 : 768.17 = 268.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.97/768.17 = 268.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.97x = 768.17 × 268.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.97x = 206,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,368.87/511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.09

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