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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.34, 769.52 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.34, 769.52 and 376.18 is: 563.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.34 : 769.52 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.34/769.52 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.34x = 769.52 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.34x = 289,477.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,477.05/513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.91

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