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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.02, 768.60 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.02, 768.60 and 358.64 is: 537.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.02 : 768.60 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.02/768.60 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.02x = 768.60 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.02x = 275,646.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,646.86/513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.31

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