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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.09, 769.95 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.09, 769.95 and 239.04 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.09 : 769.95 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.09/769.95 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.09x = 769.95 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.09x = 184,048.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,048.85/513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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