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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 768.60 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 768.60 and 368.40 is: 552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 768.60 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/768.60 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 768.60 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 283,152.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,152.24/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.60

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