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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.43, 767.22 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.43, 767.22 and 390.12 is: 584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.43 : 767.22 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.43/767.22 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.43x = 767.22 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.43x = 299,305.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,305.72/512.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.10

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