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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.20, 767.49 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.20, 767.49 and 396.93 is: 594.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.20 : 767.49 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.20/767.49 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.20x = 767.49 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.20x = 304,639.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,639.81/512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.77

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