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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.03, 767.44 and 357.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.03, 767.44 and 357.12 is: 535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.03 : 767.44 = 357.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.03/767.44 = 357.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.03x = 767.44 × 357.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.03x = 274,068.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,068.17/512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.26

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