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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.54, 768.03 and 381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.54, 768.03 and 381.93 is: 572.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.54 : 768.03 = 381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.54/768.03 = 381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.54x = 768.03 × 381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.54x = 293,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,335.85/512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.31

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