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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.13, 769.83 and 373.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.13, 769.83 and 373.11 is: 559.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.13 : 769.83 = 373.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.13/769.83 = 373.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.13x = 769.83 × 373.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.13x = 287,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,227.42/513.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.76

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