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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.27, 767.03 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.27, 767.03 and 268.30 is: 401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.27 : 767.03 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.27/767.03 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.27x = 767.03 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.27x = 205,790.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,790.89/512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.73

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