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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 768.42 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 768.42 and 339.44 is: 508.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 768.42 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/768.42 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 768.42 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 260,828.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,828.64/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.79

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