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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 767.52 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 767.52 and 415.20 is: 621.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 767.52 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/767.52 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 767.52 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 318,674.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,674.30/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.92

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