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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.17, 769.26 and 269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.17, 769.26 and 269.63 is: 404.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.17 : 769.26 = 269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.17/769.26 = 269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.17x = 769.26 × 269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.17x = 207,415.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,415.57/513.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.18

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