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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.67, 768.96 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.67, 768.96 and 358.14 is: 537.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.67 : 768.96 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.67/768.96 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.67x = 768.96 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.67x = 275,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,395.33/512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.18

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