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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.79, 770.96 and 370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.79, 770.96 and 370.69 is: 556.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.79 : 770.96 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.79/770.96 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.79x = 770.96 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.79x = 285,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,787.16/513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.23

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