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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.76, 769.90 and 331.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.76, 769.90 and 331.04 is: 496.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.76 : 769.90 = 331.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.76/769.90 = 331.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.76x = 769.90 × 331.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.76x = 254,867.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,867.70/513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.08

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