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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.83, 707.11 and 388.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.83, 707.11 and 388.19 is: 535.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.83 : 707.11 = 388.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.83/707.11 = 388.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.83x = 707.11 × 388.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.83x = 274,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,489.50/512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.25

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