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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.73, 769.44 and 269.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.73, 769.44 and 269.43 is: 404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.73 : 769.44 = 269.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.73/769.44 = 269.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.73x = 769.44 × 269.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.73x = 207,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,310.22/512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.33

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