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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.61, 767.81 and 347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.61, 767.81 and 347.18 is: 520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.61 : 767.81 = 347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.61/767.81 = 347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.61x = 767.81 × 347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.61x = 266,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,562.70/512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.01

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