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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.26, 769.83 and 235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.26, 769.83 and 235.62 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.26 : 769.83 = 235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.26/769.83 = 235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.26x = 769.83 × 235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.26x = 181,387.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,387.34/513.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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