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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.22, 767.77 and 396.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.22, 767.77 and 396.78 is: 593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.22 : 767.77 = 396.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.22/767.77 = 396.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.22x = 767.77 × 396.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.22x = 304,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,634.79/513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.58

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