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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.69, 769.04 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.69, 769.04 and 224.12 is: 336.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.69 : 769.04 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.69/769.04 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.69x = 769.04 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.69x = 172,352.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,352.28/512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.18

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