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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.64, 770.08 and 318.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.64, 770.08 and 318.35 is: 477.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.64 : 770.08 = 318.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.64/770.08 = 318.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.64x = 770.08 × 318.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.64x = 245,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,150.32/513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.28

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