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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.04, 769.56 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.04, 769.56 and 269.68 is: 404.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.04 : 769.56 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.04/769.56 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.04x = 769.56 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.04x = 207,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,534.94/513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.52

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