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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 766.56 and 389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 766.56 and 389.92 is: 583.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 766.56 = 389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/766.56 = 389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 766.56 × 389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 298,897.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,897.08/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.76

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