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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.68, 707.84 and 382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.68, 707.84 and 382.40 is: 526.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.68 : 707.84 = 382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.68/707.84 = 382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.68x = 707.84 × 382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.68x = 270,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,678.02/513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.94

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