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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 768.72 and 268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 768.72 and 268.96 is: 403.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 768.72 = 268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/768.72 = 268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 768.72 × 268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 206,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,754.93/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.47

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