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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.52, 768.84 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.52, 768.84 and 440.88 is: 661.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.52 : 768.84 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.52/768.84 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.52x = 768.84 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.52x = 338,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,966.18/512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.37

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