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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.18, 768.84 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.18, 768.84 and 266.07 is: 398.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.18 : 768.84 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.18/768.84 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.18x = 768.84 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.18x = 204,565.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,565.26/513.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.62

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