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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.19, 769.65 and 269.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.19, 769.65 and 269.65 is: 404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.19 : 769.65 = 269.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.19/769.65 = 269.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.19x = 769.65 × 269.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.19x = 207,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,536.12/513.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.40

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