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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.73, 766.79 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.73, 766.79 and 389.62 is: 583.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.73 : 766.79 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.73/766.79 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.73x = 766.79 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.73x = 298,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,756.72/511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.82

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