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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 770.31 and 239.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 770.31 and 239.66 is: 359.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 770.31 = 239.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/770.31 = 239.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 770.31 × 239.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 184,611.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,611.53/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.84

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