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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 769.86 and 256.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 769.86 and 256.50 is: 384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 769.86 = 256.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/769.86 = 256.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 769.86 × 256.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 197,469.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,469.09/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.93

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