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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.24, 766.44 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.24, 766.44 and 357.68 is: 535.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.24 : 766.44 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.24/766.44 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.24x = 766.44 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.24x = 274,140.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,140.26/512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.18

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