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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.48, 768.72 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.48, 768.72 and 295.94 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.48 : 768.72 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.48/768.72 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.48x = 768.72 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.48x = 227,495.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,495.00/512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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