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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.93, 769.50 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.93, 769.50 and 269.33 is: 404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.93 : 769.50 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.93/769.50 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.93x = 769.50 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.93x = 207,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,245.59/512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.04

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