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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.34, 770.28 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.34, 770.28 and 392.38 is: 588.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.34 : 770.28 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.34/770.28 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.34x = 770.28 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.34x = 302,242.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,242.47/513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.78

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