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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.41, 769.82 and 376.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.41, 769.82 and 376.97 is: 565.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.41 : 769.82 = 376.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.41/769.82 = 376.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.41x = 769.82 × 376.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.41x = 290,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,193.31/513.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.23

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