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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 767.67 and 338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 767.67 and 338.47 is: 507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 767.67 = 338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/767.67 = 338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 767.67 × 338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 259,833.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,833.26/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.47

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