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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 767.73 and 435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 767.73 and 435.30 is: 652.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 767.73 = 435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/767.73 = 435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 767.73 × 435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 334,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,192.87/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.21

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