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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.13, 768.45 and 234.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.13, 768.45 and 234.45 is: 351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.13 : 768.45 = 234.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.13/768.45 = 234.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.13x = 768.45 × 234.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.13x = 180,161.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,161.93/512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.79

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