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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.86, 770.04 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.86, 770.04 and 296.96 is: 445.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.86 : 770.04 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.86/770.04 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.86x = 770.04 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.86x = 228,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,671.08/513.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.01

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