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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.07, 768.49 and 375.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.07, 768.49 and 375.47 is: 563.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.07 : 768.49 = 375.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.07/768.49 = 375.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.07x = 768.49 × 375.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.07x = 288,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,544.94/512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.49

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