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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.52, 768.92 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.52, 768.92 and 351.52 is: 526.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.52 : 768.92 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.52/768.92 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.52x = 768.92 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.52x = 270,290.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,290.76/513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.35

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