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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 767.55 and 381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 767.55 and 381.60 is: 571.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 767.55 = 381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/767.55 = 381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 767.55 × 381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 292,897.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,897.08/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.82

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