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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.72, 768.44 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.72, 768.44 and 404.08 is: 605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.72 : 768.44 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.72/768.44 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.72x = 768.44 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.72x = 310,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,511.24/512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.62

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