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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.72, 768.96 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.72, 768.96 and 351.72 is: 526.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.72 : 768.96 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.72/768.96 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.72x = 768.96 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.72x = 270,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,458.61/513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.47

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