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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.43, 770.13 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.43, 770.13 and 348.49 is: 522.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.43 : 770.13 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.43/770.13 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.43x = 770.13 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.43x = 268,379.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,379.23/513.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.72

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