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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.91, 769.92 and 405.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.91, 769.92 and 405.37 is: 607.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.91 : 769.92 = 405.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.91/769.92 = 405.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.91x = 769.92 × 405.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.91x = 312,102.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,102.47/513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.31

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