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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 769.37 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 769.37 and 375.71 is: 563.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 769.37 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/769.37 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 769.37 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 289,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,054.28/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.46

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