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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.76, 769.52 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.76, 769.52 and 376.16 is: 564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.76 : 769.52 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.76/769.52 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.76x = 769.52 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.76x = 289,462.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,462.64/512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.52

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