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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.67, 707.93 and 381.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.67, 707.93 and 381.45 is: 526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.67 : 707.93 = 381.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.67/707.93 = 381.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.67x = 707.93 × 381.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.67x = 270,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,039.90/512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.73

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