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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.92, 769.32 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.92, 769.32 and 358.36 is: 537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.92 : 769.32 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.92/769.32 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.92x = 769.32 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.92x = 275,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,693.52/512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.50

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