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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.57, 770.49 and 392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.57, 770.49 and 392.07 is: 588.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.57 : 770.49 = 392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.57/770.49 = 392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.57x = 770.49 × 392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.57x = 302,086.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,086.01/513.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.21

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