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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.35, 769.94 and 253.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.35, 769.94 and 253.28 is: 379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.35 : 769.94 = 253.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.35/769.94 = 253.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.35x = 769.94 × 253.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.35x = 195,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,005.29/513.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.87

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