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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 766.71 and 389.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 766.71 and 389.88 is: 583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 766.71 = 389.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/766.71 = 389.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 766.71 × 389.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 298,924.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,924.89/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.52

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