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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 767.98 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 767.98 and 349.31 is: 523.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 767.98 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/767.98 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 767.98 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 268,265.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,265.45/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.93

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