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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.52, 770.02 and 359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.52, 770.02 and 359.60 is: 539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.52 : 770.02 = 359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.52/770.02 = 359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.52x = 770.02 × 359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.52x = 276,899.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,899.19/513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.22

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