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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.10, 767.58 and 390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.10, 767.58 and 390 is: 584.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.10 : 767.58 = 390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.10/767.58 = 390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.10x = 767.58 × 390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.10x = 299,356.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,356.20/512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.57

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