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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.12, 768.36 and 367.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.12, 768.36 and 367.32 is: 550.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.12 : 768.36 = 367.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.12/768.36 = 367.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.12x = 768.36 × 367.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.12x = 282,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,234.00/513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.04

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