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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.50, 769.68 and 337.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.50, 769.68 and 337.73 is: 506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.50 : 769.68 = 337.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.50/769.68 = 337.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.50x = 769.68 × 337.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.50x = 259,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,940.18/513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.22

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