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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.30, 770.29 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.30, 770.29 and 239.42 is: 359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.30 : 770.29 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.30/770.29 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.30x = 770.29 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.30x = 184,419.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,419.58/513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.28

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