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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.91, 770.19 and 383.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.91, 770.19 and 383.86 is: 575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.91 : 770.19 = 383.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.91/770.19 = 383.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.91x = 770.19 × 383.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.91x = 295,645.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,645.13/513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.29

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