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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.56, 770.22 and 269.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.56, 770.22 and 269.26 is: 404.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.56 : 770.22 = 269.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.56/770.22 = 269.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.56x = 770.22 × 269.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.56x = 207,389.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,389.44/512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.61

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