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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.15, 767.16 and 391.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.15, 767.16 and 391.14 is: 585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.15 : 767.16 = 391.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.15/767.16 = 391.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.15x = 767.16 × 391.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.15x = 300,066.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,066.96/512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.90

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