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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.45, 768.69 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.45, 768.69 and 269.04 is: 403.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.45 : 768.69 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.45/768.69 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.45x = 768.69 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.45x = 206,808.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,808.36/512.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.57

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