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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.12, 767.27 and 338.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.12, 767.27 and 338.38 is: 506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.12 : 767.27 = 338.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.12/767.27 = 338.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.12x = 767.27 × 338.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.12x = 259,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,627.75/512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.96

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