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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.14, 768.23 and 281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.14, 768.23 and 281.50 is: 422.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.14 : 768.23 = 281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.14/768.23 = 281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.14x = 768.23 × 281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.14x = 216,256.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,256.75/512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.26

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