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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.99, 708.96 and 388.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.99, 708.96 and 388.61 is: 537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.99 : 708.96 = 388.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.99/708.96 = 388.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.99x = 708.96 × 388.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.99x = 275,508.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,508.95/512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.06

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