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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 766.48 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 766.48 and 389.52 is: 584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 766.48 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/766.48 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 766.48 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 298,559.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,559.29/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.22

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