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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.73, 770.33 and 351.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.73, 770.33 and 351.46 is: 527.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.73 : 770.33 = 351.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.73/770.33 = 351.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.73x = 770.33 × 351.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.73x = 270,738.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,738.42/513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.01

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