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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.58, 770.46 and 189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.58, 770.46 and 189.04 is: 283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.58 : 770.46 = 189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.58/770.46 = 189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.58x = 770.46 × 189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.58x = 145,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,647.76/513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.59

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