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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.73, 768.84 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.73, 768.84 and 183.65 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.73 : 768.84 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.73/768.84 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.73x = 768.84 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.73x = 141,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,198.29/512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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