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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 768.12 and 350.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 768.12 and 350.10 is: 524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 768.12 = 350.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/768.12 = 350.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 768.12 × 350.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 268,918.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,918.81/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.82

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