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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.22, 770.07 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.22, 770.07 and 253.40 is: 380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.22 : 770.07 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.22/770.07 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.22x = 770.07 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.22x = 195,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,135.74/513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.22

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