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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.60, 768.64 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.60, 768.64 and 252.62 is: 378.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.60 : 768.64 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.60/768.64 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.60x = 768.64 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.60x = 194,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,173.84/512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.80

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