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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.59, 769.22 and 281.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.59, 769.22 and 281.64 is: 422.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.59 : 769.22 = 281.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.59/769.22 = 281.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.59x = 769.22 × 281.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.59x = 216,641.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,641.71/512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.64

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