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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.08, 766.56 and 366.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.08, 766.56 and 366.01 is: 547.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.08 : 766.56 = 366.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.08/766.56 = 366.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.08x = 766.56 × 366.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.08x = 280,568.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,568.63/512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.90

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