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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.94, 770.10 and 359.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.94, 770.10 and 359.32 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.94 : 770.10 = 359.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.94/770.10 = 359.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.94x = 770.10 × 359.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.94x = 276,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,712.33/513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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