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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.53, 766.96 and 295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.53, 766.96 and 295.04 is: 441.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.53 : 766.96 = 295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.53/766.96 = 295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.53x = 766.96 × 295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.53x = 226,283.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,283.88/512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.50

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