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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.16, 766.14 and 389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.16, 766.14 and 389 is: 583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.16 : 766.14 = 389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.16/766.14 = 389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.16x = 766.14 × 389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.16x = 298,028.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,028.46/511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.04

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