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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.83, 768.60 and 295.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.83, 768.60 and 295.93 is: 443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.83 : 768.60 = 295.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.83/768.60 = 295.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.83x = 768.60 × 295.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.83x = 227,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,451.80/512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.52

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