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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.56, 769.26 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.56, 769.26 and 368.84 is: 552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.56 : 769.26 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.56/769.26 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.56x = 769.26 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.56x = 283,733.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,733.86/513.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.48

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