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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.53, 768.46 and 296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.53, 768.46 and 296.04 is: 443.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.53 : 768.46 = 296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.53/768.46 = 296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.53x = 768.46 × 296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.53x = 227,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,494.90/513.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.00

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