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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.60, 768.89 and 252.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.60, 768.89 and 252.86 is: 379.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.60 : 768.89 = 252.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.60/768.89 = 252.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.60x = 768.89 × 252.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.60x = 194,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,418.31/512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.28

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