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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.52, 768.48 and 295.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.52, 768.48 and 295.98 is: 443.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.52 : 768.48 = 295.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.52/768.48 = 295.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.52x = 768.48 × 295.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.52x = 227,454.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,454.71/512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.80

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