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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.03, 764.86 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.03, 764.86 and 388.62 is: 581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.03 : 764.86 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.03/764.86 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.03x = 764.86 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.03x = 297,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,239.89/511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.65

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