Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 768.39 and 268.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 512.02, 768.39 and 268.72 is: 403.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
512.02 : 768.39 = 268.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
512.02/768.39 = 268.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
512.02x = 768.39 × 268.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
512.02x = 206,478.83 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,478.83/512.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403.26
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