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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.26, 768.14 and 318.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.26, 768.14 and 318.39 is: 476.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.26 : 768.14 = 318.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.26/768.14 = 318.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.26x = 768.14 × 318.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.26x = 244,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,564.25/513.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.49

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