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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.10, 770.18 and 239.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.10, 770.18 and 239.45 is: 359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.10 : 770.18 = 239.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.10/770.18 = 239.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.10x = 770.18 × 239.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.10x = 184,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,419.60/513.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.43

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