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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.36, 767.82 and 367.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.36, 767.82 and 367.76 is: 551.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.36 : 767.82 = 367.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.36/767.82 = 367.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.36x = 767.82 × 367.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.36x = 282,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,373.48/512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.12

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