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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.56, 767.76 and 367.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.56, 767.76 and 367.84 is: 550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.56 : 767.76 = 367.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.56/767.76 = 367.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.56x = 767.76 × 367.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.56x = 282,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,412.84/512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.98

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