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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.02, 769.07 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.02, 769.07 and 238.88 is: 358.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.02 : 769.07 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.02/769.07 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.02x = 769.07 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.02x = 183,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,710.40/513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.10

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