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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.71, 769.10 and 348.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.71, 769.10 and 348.11 is: 522.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.71 : 769.10 = 348.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.71/769.10 = 348.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.71x = 769.10 × 348.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.71x = 267,735.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,735.15/512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.19

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