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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.25, 768.51 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.25, 768.51 and 255.75 is: 383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.25 : 768.51 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.25/768.51 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.25x = 768.51 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.25x = 196,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,546.43/512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.69

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