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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.32, 769.08 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.32, 769.08 and 358.93 is: 537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.32 : 769.08 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.32/769.08 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.32x = 769.08 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.32x = 276,042.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,042.04/513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.76

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