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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 767.60 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 767.60 and 252 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 767.60 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/767.60 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 767.60 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 193,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,435.20/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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