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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.75, 768.84 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.75, 768.84 and 183.63 is: 275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.75 : 768.84 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.75/768.84 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.75x = 768.84 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.75x = 141,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,182.09/512.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.35

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