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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.35, 768.77 and 404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.35, 768.77 and 404.35 is: 606.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.35 : 768.77 = 404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.35/768.77 = 404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.35x = 768.77 × 404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.35x = 310,852.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,852.15/512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.72

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