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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.04, 769.04 and 269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.04, 769.04 and 269.28 is: 403.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.04 : 769.04 = 269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.04/769.04 = 269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.04x = 769.04 × 269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.04x = 207,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,087.09/513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.65

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