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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.30, 768.17 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.30, 768.17 and 350.16 is: 525.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.30 : 768.17 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.30/768.17 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.30x = 768.17 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.30x = 268,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,982.41/512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.05

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