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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.28, 770.42 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.28, 770.42 and 239.43 is: 359.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.28 : 770.42 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.28/770.42 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.28x = 770.42 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.28x = 184,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,461.66/513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.38

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