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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.31, 770.10 and 331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.31, 770.10 and 331.60 is: 497.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.31 : 770.10 = 331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.31/770.10 = 331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.31x = 770.10 × 331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.31x = 255,365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,365.16/513.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.49

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