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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.02, 768.72 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.02, 768.72 and 350.48 is: 525.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.02 : 768.72 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.02/768.72 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.02x = 768.72 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.02x = 269,420.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,420.99/513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.17

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