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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.93, 770.07 and 253.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.93, 770.07 and 253.89 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.93 : 770.07 = 253.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.93/770.07 = 253.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.93x = 770.07 × 253.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.93x = 195,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,513.07/513.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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