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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.93, 770.82 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.93, 770.82 and 269.63 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.93 : 770.82 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.93/770.82 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.93x = 770.82 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.93x = 207,834.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,834.22/512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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