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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.64, 770.64 and 282.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.64, 770.64 and 282.23 is: 423.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.64 : 770.64 = 282.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.64/770.64 = 282.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.64x = 770.64 × 282.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.64x = 217,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,495.71/513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.44

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