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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 767.98 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 767.98 and 365.82 is: 548.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 767.98 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/767.98 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 767.98 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 280,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,942.44/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.54

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