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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.62, 769.14 and 376.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.62, 769.14 and 376.36 is: 564.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.62 : 769.14 = 376.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.62/769.14 = 376.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.62x = 769.14 × 376.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.62x = 289,473.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,473.53/512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.69

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