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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.76, 770.64 and 296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.76, 770.64 and 296.89 is: 445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.76 : 770.64 = 296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.76/770.64 = 296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.76x = 770.64 × 296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.76x = 228,795.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,795.31/513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.34

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