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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.17, 770.13 and 376.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.17, 770.13 and 376.57 is: 565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.17 : 770.13 = 376.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.17/770.13 = 376.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.17x = 770.13 × 376.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.17x = 290,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,004.00/513.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.13

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