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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.60, 769.94 and 383.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.60, 769.94 and 383.44 is: 574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.60 : 769.94 = 383.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.60/769.94 = 383.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.60x = 769.94 × 383.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.60x = 295,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,225.79/513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.82

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