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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.76, 770.20 and 440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.76, 770.20 and 440.36 is: 660.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.76 : 770.20 = 440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.76/770.20 = 440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.76x = 770.20 × 440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.76x = 339,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,165.27/513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.16

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