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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 768.78 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 768.78 and 351.72 is: 527.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 768.78 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/768.78 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 768.78 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 270,395.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,395.30/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.09

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