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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.32, 767.26 and 295.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.32, 767.26 and 295.24 is: 442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.32 : 767.26 = 295.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.32/767.26 = 295.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.32x = 767.26 × 295.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.32x = 226,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,525.84/512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.16

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