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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 766.80 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 766.80 and 349.20 is: 522.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 766.80 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/766.80 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 766.80 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 267,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,766.56/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.70

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