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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.01, 769.53 and 270.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.01, 769.53 and 270.01 is: 405.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.01 : 769.53 = 270.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.01/769.53 = 270.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.01x = 769.53 × 270.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.01x = 207,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,780.80/513.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.02

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