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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.32, 769.37 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.32, 769.37 and 296.45 is: 444.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.32 : 769.37 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.32/769.37 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.32x = 769.37 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.32x = 228,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,074.41/513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.32

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