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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.10, 768.60 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.10, 768.60 and 269.10 is: 403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.10 : 768.60 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.10/768.60 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.10x = 768.60 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.10x = 206,825.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,825.07/513.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.09

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