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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.62, 769.58 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.62, 769.58 and 376.72 is: 564.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.62 : 769.58 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.62/769.58 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.62x = 769.58 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.62x = 289,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,916.18/513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.46

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