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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.32, 769.74 and 375.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.32, 769.74 and 375.92 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.32 : 769.74 = 375.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.32/769.74 = 375.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.32x = 769.74 × 375.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.32x = 289,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,360.66/513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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