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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.66, 767.82 and 349.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.66, 767.82 and 349.58 is: 523.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.66 : 767.82 = 349.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.66/767.82 = 349.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.66x = 767.82 × 349.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.66x = 268,414.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,414.52/512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.57

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