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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.20, 768.39 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.20, 768.39 and 268.80 is: 403.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.20 : 768.39 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.20/768.39 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.20x = 768.39 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.20x = 206,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,543.23/512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.25

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