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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.04, 770 and 282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.04, 770 and 282.16 is: 423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.04 : 770 = 282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.04/770 = 282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.04x = 770 × 282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.04x = 217,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,263.20/513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.48

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