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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.39, 769.75 and 443.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.39, 769.75 and 443.23 is: 665.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.39 : 769.75 = 443.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.39/769.75 = 443.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.39x = 769.75 × 443.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.39x = 341,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,173.26/512.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.84

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