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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.96, 769.58 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.96, 769.58 and 256.28 is: 384.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.96 : 769.58 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.96/769.58 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.96x = 769.58 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.96x = 197,227.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,227.96/512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.49

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