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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.68, 708.32 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.68, 708.32 and 382.32 is: 527.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.68 : 708.32 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.68/708.32 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.68x = 708.32 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.68x = 270,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,804.90/513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.19

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