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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.11, 769.88 and 269.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.11, 769.88 and 269.58 is: 404.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.11 : 769.88 = 269.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.11/769.88 = 269.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.11x = 769.88 × 269.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.11x = 207,541.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,541.07/513.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.48

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