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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 768.22 and 400.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 768.22 and 400.78 is: 600.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 768.22 = 400.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/768.22 = 400.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 768.22 × 400.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 307,887.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,887.17/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.17

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