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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.68, 769.74 and 376.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.68, 769.74 and 376.52 is: 564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.68 : 769.74 = 376.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.68/769.74 = 376.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.68x = 769.74 × 376.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.68x = 289,822.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,822.50/513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.21

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