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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 768.28 and 295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 768.28 and 295.92 is: 443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 768.28 = 295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/768.28 = 295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 768.28 × 295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 227,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,349.42/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.18

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