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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.64, 768.86 and 369.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.64, 768.86 and 369.32 is: 552.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.64 : 768.86 = 369.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.64/768.86 = 369.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.64x = 768.86 × 369.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.64x = 283,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,955.38/513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.83

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