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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.84, 766.98 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.84, 766.98 and 389.88 is: 585.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.84 : 766.98 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.84/766.98 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.84x = 766.98 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.84x = 299,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,030.16/510.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.37

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