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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.80, 770.15 and 293.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.80, 770.15 and 293.94 is: 440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.80 : 770.15 = 293.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.80/770.15 = 293.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.80x = 770.15 × 293.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.80x = 226,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,376.42/513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.60

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