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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.50, 770.79 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.50, 770.79 and 257 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.50 : 770.79 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.50/770.79 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.50x = 770.79 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.50x = 198,093.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,093.03/513.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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