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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.94, 771.18 and 373.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.94, 771.18 and 373.23 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.94 : 771.18 = 373.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.94/771.18 = 373.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.94x = 771.18 × 373.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.94x = 287,827.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,827.51/513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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