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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.01, 767.57 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.01, 767.57 and 374.88 is: 561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.01 : 767.57 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.01/767.57 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.01x = 767.57 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.01x = 287,744.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,744.77/512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.99

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