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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 767.58 and 390.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 767.58 and 390.32 is: 584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 767.58 = 390.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/767.58 = 390.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 767.58 × 390.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 299,601.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,601.83/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.43

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