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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.51, 768.29 and 269.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.51, 768.29 and 269.19 is: 403.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.51 : 768.29 = 269.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.51/768.29 = 269.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.51x = 768.29 × 269.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.51x = 206,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,814.64/512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.54

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