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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.06, 767.36 and 497.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.06, 767.36 and 497.26 is: 745.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.06 : 767.36 = 497.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.06/767.36 = 497.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.06x = 767.36 × 497.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.06x = 381,577.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,577.43/512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.18

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