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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.09, 768.42 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.09, 768.42 and 350.28 is: 524.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.09 : 768.42 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.09/768.42 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.09x = 768.42 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.09x = 269,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,162.16/513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.59

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