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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.12, 768.48 and 269.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.12, 768.48 and 269.76 is: 404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.12 : 768.48 = 269.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.12/768.48 = 269.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.12x = 768.48 × 269.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.12x = 207,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,305.16/513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.01

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