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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.63, 766.41 and 388.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.63, 766.41 and 388.45 is: 581.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.63 : 766.41 = 388.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.63/766.41 = 388.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.63x = 766.41 × 388.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.63x = 297,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,708.13/511.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.89

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