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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.50, 766.23 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.50, 766.23 and 388.32 is: 581.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.50 : 766.23 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.50/766.23 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.50x = 766.23 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.50x = 297,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,542.43/511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.71

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