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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.19, 768.30 and 349.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.19, 768.30 and 349.80 is: 524.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.19 : 768.30 = 349.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.19/768.30 = 349.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.19x = 768.30 × 349.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.19x = 268,751.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,751.34/512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.71

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