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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.97, 769.61 and 397.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.97, 769.61 and 397.55 is: 596.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.97 : 769.61 = 397.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.97/769.61 = 397.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.97x = 769.61 × 397.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.97x = 305,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,952.62/512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.43

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