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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.22, 769.83 and 239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.22, 769.83 and 239.26 is: 358.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.22 : 769.83 = 239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.22/769.83 = 239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.22x = 769.83 × 239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.22x = 184,189.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,189.53/513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.89

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