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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.02, 764.46 and 388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.02, 764.46 and 388.82 is: 582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.02 : 764.46 = 388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.02/764.46 = 388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.02x = 764.46 × 388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.02x = 297,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,237.34/510.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.80

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