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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.55, 707.76 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.55, 707.76 and 381.33 is: 526.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.55 : 707.76 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.55/707.76 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.55x = 707.76 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.55x = 269,890.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,890.12/512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.56

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