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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.85, 769.67 and 376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.85, 769.67 and 376.25 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.85 : 769.67 = 376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.85/769.67 = 376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.85x = 769.67 × 376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.85x = 289,582.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,582.61/512.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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