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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.43, 768.86 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.43, 768.86 and 348.08 is: 522.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.43 : 768.86 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.43/768.86 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.43x = 768.86 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.43x = 267,622.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,622.09/512.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.26

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