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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.12, 767.88 and 357.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.12, 767.88 and 357.21 is: 535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.12 : 767.88 = 357.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.12/767.88 = 357.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.12x = 767.88 × 357.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.12x = 274,294.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,294.41/512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.60

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