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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.08, 768.84 and 296.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.08, 768.84 and 296.08 is: 444.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.08 : 768.84 = 296.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.08/768.84 = 296.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.08x = 768.84 × 296.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.08x = 227,638.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,638.15/512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.54

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