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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.53, 770.29 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.53, 770.29 and 279.37 is: 419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.53 : 770.29 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.53/770.29 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.53x = 770.29 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.53x = 215,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,195.92/513.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.05

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