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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.72, 768 and 404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.72, 768 and 404.18 is: 605.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.72 : 768 = 404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.72/768 = 404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.72x = 768 × 404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.72x = 310,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,410.24/512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.42

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