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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.75, 767.88 and 396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.75, 767.88 and 396.33 is: 593.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.75 : 767.88 = 396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.75/767.88 = 396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.75x = 767.88 × 396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.75x = 304,333.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,333.88/512.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.54

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