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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 769.02 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 769.02 and 384.52 is: 577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 769.02 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/769.02 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 769.02 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 295,703.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,703.57/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.05

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