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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.99, 769.92 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.99, 769.92 and 269.22 is: 404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.99 : 769.92 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.99/769.92 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.99x = 769.92 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.99x = 207,277.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,277.86/512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.06

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