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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.98, 772.28 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.98, 772.28 and 268.20 is: 402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.98 : 772.28 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.98/772.28 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.98x = 772.28 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.98x = 207,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,125.50/514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.20

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