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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.21, 770.22 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.21, 770.22 and 269.88 is: 405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.21 : 770.22 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.21/770.22 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.21x = 770.22 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.21x = 207,866.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,866.97/513.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.03

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