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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.38, 769.08 and 347.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.38, 769.08 and 347.34 is: 521.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.38 : 769.08 = 347.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.38/769.08 = 347.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.38x = 769.08 × 347.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.38x = 267,132.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,132.25/512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.36

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