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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.42, 769.61 and 281.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.42, 769.61 and 281.83 is: 422.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.42 : 769.61 = 281.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.42/769.61 = 281.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.42x = 769.61 × 281.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.42x = 216,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,899.19/513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.46

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