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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.84, 769.67 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.84, 769.67 and 384.04 is: 575.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.84 : 769.67 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.84/769.67 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.84x = 769.67 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.84x = 295,584.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,584.55/513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.24

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