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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.72, 769.44 and 293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.72, 769.44 and 293.84 is: 440.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.72 : 769.44 = 293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.72/769.44 = 293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.72x = 769.44 × 293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.72x = 226,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,092.25/513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.11

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