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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.95, 771.39 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.95, 771.39 and 369.77 is: 554.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.95 : 771.39 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.95/771.39 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.95x = 771.39 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.95x = 285,233.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,233.02/513.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.99

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