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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.92, 768.76 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.92, 768.76 and 220.32 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.92 : 768.76 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.92/768.76 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.92x = 768.76 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.92x = 169,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,373.20/512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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