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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.36, 769.68 and 382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.36, 769.68 and 382.14 is: 572.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.36 : 769.68 = 382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.36/769.68 = 382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.36x = 769.68 × 382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.36x = 294,125.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,125.52/513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.94

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