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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.77, 768.46 and 281.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.77, 768.46 and 281.05 is: 421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.77 : 768.46 = 281.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.77/768.46 = 281.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.77x = 768.46 × 281.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.77x = 215,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,975.68/512.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.19

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