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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.14, 770.36 and 397.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.14, 770.36 and 397.67 is: 597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.14 : 770.36 = 397.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.14/770.36 = 397.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.14x = 770.36 × 397.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.14x = 306,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,343.22/513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.00

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