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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.96, 770.31 and 374.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.96, 770.31 and 374.91 is: 561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.96 : 770.31 = 374.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.96/770.31 = 374.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.96x = 770.31 × 374.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.96x = 288,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,796.92/513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.91

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