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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.27, 769.20 and 339.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.27, 769.20 and 339.66 is: 509.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.27 : 769.20 = 339.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.27/769.20 = 339.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.27x = 769.20 × 339.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.27x = 261,266.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,266.47/513.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.02

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