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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.93, 770.07 and 282.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.93, 770.07 and 282.63 is: 424.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.93 : 770.07 = 282.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.93/770.07 = 282.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.93x = 770.07 × 282.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.93x = 217,644.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,644.88/512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.32

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