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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.73, 769.23 and 377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.73, 769.23 and 377.39 is: 566.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.73 : 769.23 = 377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.73/769.23 = 377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.73x = 769.23 × 377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.73x = 290,301.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,301.63/512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.19

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