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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.70, 768.72 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.70, 768.72 and 375.54 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.70 : 768.72 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.70/768.72 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.70x = 768.72 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.70x = 288,685.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,685.11/512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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