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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.70, 767.68 and 268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.70, 767.68 and 268.71 is: 402.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.70 : 767.68 = 268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.70/767.68 = 268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.70x = 767.68 × 268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.70x = 206,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,282.62/512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.35

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