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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.25, 768.37 and 268.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.25, 768.37 and 268.27 is: 402.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.25 : 768.37 = 268.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.25/768.37 = 268.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.25x = 768.37 × 268.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.25x = 206,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,130.62/512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.40

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