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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.51, 768.46 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.51, 768.46 and 281.33 is: 421.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.51 : 768.46 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.51/768.46 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.51x = 768.46 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.51x = 216,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,192.07/512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.83

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