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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.83, 769.19 and 331.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.83, 769.19 and 331.35 is: 496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.83 : 769.19 = 331.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.83/769.19 = 331.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.83x = 769.19 × 331.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.83x = 254,869.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,869.45/513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.02

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