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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.82, 768.84 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.82, 768.84 and 252.72 is: 378.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.82 : 768.84 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.82/768.84 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.82x = 768.84 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.82x = 194,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,301.24/512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.89

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