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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.92, 768.93 and 252.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.92, 768.93 and 252.78 is: 378.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.92 : 768.93 = 252.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.92/768.93 = 252.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.92x = 768.93 × 252.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.92x = 194,370.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,370.13/512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.95

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