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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.56, 766.80 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.56, 766.80 and 389.52 is: 583.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.56 : 766.80 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.56/766.80 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.56x = 766.80 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.56x = 298,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,683.94/511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.87

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