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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.33, 767.88 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.33, 767.88 and 268.72 is: 402.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.33 : 767.88 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.33/767.88 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.33x = 767.88 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.33x = 206,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,342.79/512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.76

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