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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 770.01 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 770.01 and 253.23 is: 380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 770.01 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/770.01 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 770.01 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 194,985.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,985.80/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.06

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