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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.96, 769.92 and 391.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.96, 769.92 and 391.52 is: 587.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.96 : 769.92 = 391.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.96/769.92 = 391.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.96x = 769.92 × 391.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.96x = 301,439.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,439.08/512.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.65

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