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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 766.71 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 766.71 and 365.61 is: 547.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 766.71 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/766.71 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 766.71 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 280,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,316.84/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.26

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