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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.46, 769.26 and 397.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.46, 769.26 and 397.41 is: 596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.46 : 769.26 = 397.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.46/769.26 = 397.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.46x = 769.26 × 397.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.46x = 305,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,711.62/512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.56

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