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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.08, 767.64 and 384.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.08, 767.64 and 384.40 is: 576.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.08 : 767.64 = 384.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.08/767.64 = 384.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.08x = 767.64 × 384.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.08x = 295,080.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,080.82/512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.24

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