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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 768.10 and 341.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 768.10 and 341.08 is: 511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 768.10 = 341.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/768.10 = 341.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 768.10 × 341.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 261,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,983.55/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.41

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