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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.05, 769.83 and 350.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.05, 769.83 and 350.42 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.05 : 769.83 = 350.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.05/769.83 = 350.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.05x = 769.83 × 350.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.05x = 269,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,759.98/513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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