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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.17, 768.74 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.17, 768.74 and 281.27 is: 422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.17 : 768.74 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.17/768.74 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.17x = 768.74 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.17x = 216,225.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,225.60/512.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.17

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