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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 766.31 and 387.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 766.31 and 387.88 is: 581.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 766.31 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/766.31 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 766.31 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 297,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,232.47/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.26

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