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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.38, 767.85 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.38, 767.85 and 384.22 is: 575.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.38 : 767.85 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.38/767.85 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.38x = 767.85 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.38x = 295,023.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,023.33/512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.79

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