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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.73, 768.35 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.73, 768.35 and 349.11 is: 523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.73 : 768.35 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.73/768.35 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.73x = 768.35 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.73x = 268,239.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,239.54/512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.16

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