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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.09, 767.73 and 349.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.09, 767.73 and 349.82 is: 524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.09 : 767.73 = 349.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.09/767.73 = 349.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.09x = 767.73 × 349.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.09x = 268,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,567.31/512.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.45

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