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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 767.76 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 767.76 and 252.16 is: 377.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 767.76 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/767.76 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 767.76 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 193,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,598.36/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.65

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