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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.13, 767.16 and 388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.13, 767.16 and 388.95 is: 582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.13 : 767.16 = 388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.13/767.16 = 388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.13x = 767.16 × 388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.13x = 298,386.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,386.88/512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.64

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