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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.94, 770.42 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.94, 770.42 and 257.62 is: 386.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.94 : 770.42 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.94/770.42 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.94x = 770.42 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.94x = 198,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,475.60/513.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.18

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