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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.67, 768.69 and 183.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.67, 768.69 and 183.45 is: 275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.67 : 768.69 = 183.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.67/768.69 = 183.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.67x = 768.69 × 183.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.67x = 141,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,016.18/512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.06

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