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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.14, 767.52 and 374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.14, 767.52 and 374.54 is: 561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.14 : 767.52 = 374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.14/767.52 = 374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.14x = 767.52 × 374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.14x = 287,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,466.94/512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.31

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