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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.69, 770.73 and 294.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.69, 770.73 and 294.31 is: 441.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.69 : 770.73 = 294.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.69/770.73 = 294.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.69x = 770.73 × 294.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.69x = 226,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,833.55/513.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.58

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