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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.20, 769.94 and 369.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.20, 769.94 and 369.20 is: 553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.20 : 769.94 = 369.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.20/769.94 = 369.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.20x = 769.94 × 369.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.20x = 284,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,261.85/513.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.90

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