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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.74, 768.89 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.74, 768.89 and 279.15 is: 417.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.74 : 768.89 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.74/768.89 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.74x = 768.89 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.74x = 214,634.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,634.25/513.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.79

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