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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.20, 767.10 and 389.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.20, 767.10 and 389.80 is: 583.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.20 : 767.10 = 389.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.20/767.10 = 389.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.20x = 767.10 × 389.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.20x = 299,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,015.58/512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.79

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