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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.73, 768.77 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.73, 768.77 and 376.44 is: 563.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.73 : 768.77 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.73/768.77 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.73x = 768.77 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.73x = 289,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,395.78/513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.32

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