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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.95, 769.19 and 359.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.95, 769.19 and 359.51 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.95 : 769.19 = 359.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.95/769.19 = 359.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.95x = 769.19 × 359.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.95x = 276,525.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,525.85/513.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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