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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.38, 770.28 and 253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.38, 770.28 and 253.60 is: 380.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.38 : 770.28 = 253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.38/770.28 = 253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.38x = 770.28 × 253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.38x = 195,343.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,343.01/513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.50

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