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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.96, 768.56 and 403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.96, 768.56 and 403.97 is: 605.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.96 : 768.56 = 403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.96/768.56 = 403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.96x = 768.56 × 403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.96x = 310,476.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,476.09/512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.26

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