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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.21, 768.72 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.21, 768.72 and 268.88 is: 403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.21 : 768.72 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.21/768.72 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.21x = 768.72 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.21x = 206,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,689.59/512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.53

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