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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.24, 767.84 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.24, 767.84 and 187.44 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.24 : 767.84 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.24/767.84 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.24x = 767.84 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.24x = 143,923.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,923.93/512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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