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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.38, 769.34 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.38, 769.34 and 385.22 is: 577.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.38 : 769.34 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.38/769.34 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.38x = 769.34 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.38x = 296,365.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,365.15/513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.28

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