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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.12, 769.66 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.12, 769.66 and 359.22 is: 538.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.12 : 769.66 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.12/769.66 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.12x = 769.66 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.12x = 276,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,477.27/513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.82

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