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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.96, 767.88 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.96, 767.88 and 338.96 is: 507.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.96 : 767.88 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.96/767.88 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.96x = 767.88 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.96x = 260,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,280.60/512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.41

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