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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.03, 767.29 and 264.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.03, 767.29 and 264.68 is: 396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.03 : 767.29 = 264.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.03/767.29 = 264.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.03x = 767.29 × 264.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.03x = 203,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,085.19/512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.63

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