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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.75, 768.19 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.75, 768.19 and 281.30 is: 421.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.75 : 768.19 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.75/768.19 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.75x = 768.19 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.75x = 216,091.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,091.85/512.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.44

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