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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.27, 770.36 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.27, 770.36 and 239.54 is: 359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.27 : 770.36 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.27/770.36 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.27x = 770.36 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.27x = 184,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,532.03/513.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.52

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