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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.73, 768.83 and 350.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.73, 768.83 and 350.46 is: 525.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.73 : 768.83 = 350.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.73/768.83 = 350.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.73x = 768.83 × 350.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.73x = 269,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,442.41/512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.51

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