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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.69, 767.77 and 295.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.69, 767.77 and 295.97 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.69 : 767.77 = 295.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.69/767.77 = 295.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.69x = 767.77 × 295.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.69x = 227,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,232.31/512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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