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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.06, 768.51 and 368.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.06, 768.51 and 368.34 is: 551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.06 : 768.51 = 368.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.06/768.51 = 368.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.06x = 768.51 × 368.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.06x = 283,072.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,072.97/513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.73

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