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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.23, 768.22 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.23, 768.22 and 366.50 is: 548.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.23 : 768.22 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.23/768.22 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.23x = 768.22 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.23x = 281,553.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,553.63/513.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.60

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