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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.73, 767.27 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.73, 767.27 and 375.44 is: 561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.73 : 767.27 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.73/767.27 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.73x = 767.27 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.73x = 288,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,060.95/512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.82

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