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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.39, 768.84 and 349.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.39, 768.84 and 349.75 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.39 : 768.84 = 349.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.39/768.84 = 349.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.39x = 768.84 × 349.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.39x = 268,903.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,903.41/512.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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