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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.52, 769.08 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.52, 769.08 and 269.28 is: 404.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.52 : 769.08 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.52/769.08 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.52x = 769.08 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.52x = 207,097.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,097.86/512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.08

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