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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.90, 707.76 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.90, 707.76 and 382.68 is: 527.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.90 : 707.76 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.90/707.76 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.90x = 707.76 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.90x = 270,845.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,845.60/513.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.04

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