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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 768.96 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 768.96 and 278.88 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 768.96 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/768.96 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 768.96 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 214,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,447.56/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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