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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.23, 768 and 280.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.23, 768 and 280.93 is: 421.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.23 : 768 = 280.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.23/768 = 280.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.23x = 768 × 280.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.23x = 215,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,754.24/512.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.21

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