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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.06, 768.48 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.06, 768.48 and 269.82 is: 404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.06 : 768.48 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.06/768.48 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.06x = 768.48 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.06x = 207,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,351.27/513.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.15

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