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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 768.20 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 768.20 and 376 is: 563.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 768.20 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/768.20 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 768.20 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 288,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,843.20/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.44

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