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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.46, 769.23 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.46, 769.23 and 369.09 is: 554.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.46 : 769.23 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.46/769.23 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.46x = 769.23 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.46x = 283,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,915.10/512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.02

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