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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.98, 769.05 and 350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.98, 769.05 and 350.98 is: 526.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.98 : 769.05 = 350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.98/769.05 = 350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.98x = 769.05 × 350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.98x = 269,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,921.17/512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.18

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