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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 767.72 and 338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 767.72 and 338.76 is: 507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 767.72 = 338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/767.72 = 338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 767.72 × 338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 260,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,072.83/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.92

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