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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.30, 766.34 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.30, 766.34 and 389.80 is: 584.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.30 : 766.34 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.30/766.34 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.30x = 766.34 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.30x = 298,719.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,719.33/511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.23

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