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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.32, 768.54 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.32, 768.54 and 234.64 is: 351.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.32 : 768.54 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.32/768.54 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.32x = 768.54 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.32x = 180,330.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,330.23/512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.99

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