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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.90, 770.56 and 282.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.90, 770.56 and 282.70 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.90 : 770.56 = 282.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.90/770.56 = 282.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.90x = 770.56 × 282.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.90x = 217,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,837.31/513.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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