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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.29, 770.33 and 358.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.29, 770.33 and 358.21 is: 537.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.29 : 770.33 = 358.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.29/770.33 = 358.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.29x = 770.33 × 358.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.29x = 275,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,938.88/513.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.59

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