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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 767.36 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 767.36 and 368.32 is: 551.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 767.36 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/767.36 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 767.36 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 282,634.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,634.04/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.33

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