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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.18, 766.32 and 389.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.18, 766.32 and 389.14 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.18 : 766.32 = 389.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.18/766.32 = 389.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.18x = 766.32 × 389.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.18x = 298,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,205.76/511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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