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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.52, 708.20 and 380.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.52, 708.20 and 380.77 is: 525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.52 : 708.20 = 380.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.52/708.20 = 380.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.52x = 708.20 × 380.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.52x = 269,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,661.31/513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.12

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