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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.56, 770.16 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.56, 770.16 and 376.28 is: 564.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.56 : 770.16 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.56/770.16 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.56x = 770.16 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.56x = 289,795.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,795.80/513.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.29

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