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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 767.94 and 268.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 767.94 and 268.26 is: 402.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 767.94 = 268.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/767.94 = 268.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 767.94 × 268.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 206,007.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,007.58/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.33

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