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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.09, 769.35 and 339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.09, 769.35 and 339.63 is: 509.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.09 : 769.35 = 339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.09/769.35 = 339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.09x = 769.35 × 339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.09x = 261,294.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,294.34/513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.26

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