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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.60, 770.46 and 296.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.60, 770.46 and 296.88 is: 445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.60 : 770.46 = 296.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.60/770.46 = 296.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.60x = 770.46 × 296.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.60x = 228,734.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,734.16/513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.35

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