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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.68, 709.52 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.68, 709.52 and 383.28 is: 529.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.68 : 709.52 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.68/709.52 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.68x = 709.52 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.68x = 271,944.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,944.83/513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.41

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