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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.47, 767.91 and 338.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.47, 767.91 and 338.95 is: 507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.47 : 767.91 = 338.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.47/767.91 = 338.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.47x = 767.91 × 338.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.47x = 260,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,283.09/512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.90

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