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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.48, 767.55 and 375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.48, 767.55 and 375.19 is: 561.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.48 : 767.55 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.48/767.55 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.48x = 767.55 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.48x = 287,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,974.46/512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.92

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