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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.83, 769.10 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.83, 769.10 and 269.22 is: 403.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.83 : 769.10 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.83/769.10 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.83x = 769.10 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.83x = 207,058.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,058.64/512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.76

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