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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.34, 765.54 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.34, 765.54 and 390.08 is: 584.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.34 : 765.54 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.34/765.54 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.34x = 765.54 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.34x = 298,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,621.84/511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.00

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