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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.94, 769.32 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.94, 769.32 and 308.76 is: 463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.94 : 769.32 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.94/769.32 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.94x = 769.32 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.94x = 237,535.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,535.24/512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.09

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