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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.73, 769.50 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.73, 769.50 and 265.68 is: 398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.73 : 769.50 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.73/769.50 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.73x = 769.50 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.73x = 204,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,440.76/512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.73

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