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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.65, 769.26 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.65, 769.26 and 367.58 is: 550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.65 : 769.26 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.65/769.26 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.65x = 769.26 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.65x = 282,764.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,764.59/513.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.50

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