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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.21, 768.62 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.21, 768.62 and 252.20 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.21 : 768.62 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.21/768.62 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.21x = 768.62 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.21x = 193,845.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,845.96/512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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