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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.07, 768.69 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.07, 768.69 and 390.96 is: 585.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.07 : 768.69 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.07/768.69 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.07x = 768.69 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.07x = 300,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,527.04/513.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.75

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