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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.68, 770.64 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.68, 770.64 and 297.40 is: 446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.68 : 770.64 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.68/770.64 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.68x = 770.64 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.68x = 229,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,188.34/513.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.17

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