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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.06, 767.84 and 295.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.06, 767.84 and 295.78 is: 443.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.06 : 767.84 = 295.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.06/767.84 = 295.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.06x = 767.84 × 295.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.06x = 227,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,111.72/512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.53

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