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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.54, 768.36 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.54, 768.36 and 312.44 is: 467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.54 : 768.36 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.54/768.36 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.54x = 768.36 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.54x = 240,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,066.40/513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.47

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