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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 765.12 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 765.12 and 388.80 is: 582.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 765.12 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/765.12 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 765.12 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 297,478.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,478.66/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.10

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