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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.72, 767.66 and 268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.72, 767.66 and 268.73 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.72 : 767.66 = 268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.72/767.66 = 268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.72x = 767.66 × 268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.72x = 206,288.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,288.09/512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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