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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.62, 769.08 and 269.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.62, 769.08 and 269.11 is: 403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.62 : 769.08 = 269.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.62/769.08 = 269.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.62x = 769.08 × 269.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.62x = 206,967.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,967.12/512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.74

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