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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 768.89 and 307.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 768.89 and 307.37 is: 461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 768.89 = 307.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/768.89 = 307.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 768.89 × 307.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 236,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,328.34/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.22

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