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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.80, 769.08 and 350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.80, 769.08 and 350.44 is: 525.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.80 : 769.08 = 350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.80/769.08 = 350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.80x = 769.08 × 350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.80x = 269,516.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,516.40/512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.58

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