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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.27, 768.20 and 281.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.27, 768.20 and 281.10 is: 421.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.27 : 768.20 = 281.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.27/768.20 = 281.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.27x = 768.20 × 281.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.27x = 215,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,939.61/512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.54

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