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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.37, 768.79 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.37, 768.79 and 350.56 is: 524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.37 : 768.79 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.37/768.79 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.37x = 768.79 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.37x = 269,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,507.02/513.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.98

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