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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 767.60 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 767.60 and 349.44 is: 523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 767.60 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/767.60 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 767.60 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 268,230.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,230.14/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.48

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