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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.14, 768.30 and 268.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.14, 768.30 and 268.51 is: 402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.14 : 768.30 = 268.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.14/768.30 = 268.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.14x = 768.30 × 268.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.14x = 206,296.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,296.23/512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.81

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