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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.54, 770.71 and 358.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.54, 770.71 and 358.46 is: 537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.54 : 770.71 = 358.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.54/770.71 = 358.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.54x = 770.71 × 358.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.54x = 276,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,268.71/513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.97

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