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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 768.44 and 350.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 768.44 and 350.16 is: 525.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 768.44 = 350.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/768.44 = 350.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 768.44 × 350.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 269,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,076.95/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.09

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