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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.82, 767.87 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.82, 767.87 and 268.84 is: 402.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.82 : 767.87 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.82/767.87 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.82x = 767.87 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.82x = 206,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,428.99/512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.54

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