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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.48, 770.36 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.48, 770.36 and 398.04 is: 597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.48 : 770.36 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.48/770.36 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.48x = 770.36 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.48x = 306,634.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,634.09/513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.17

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