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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 767.39 and 357.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 767.39 and 357.92 is: 536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 767.39 = 357.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/767.39 = 357.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 767.39 × 357.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 274,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,658.60/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.21

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