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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.88, 769.32 and 397.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.88, 769.32 and 397.56 is: 596.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.88 : 769.32 = 397.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.88/769.32 = 397.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.88x = 769.32 × 397.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.88x = 305,850.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,850.86/512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.34

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