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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.30, 768.91 and 239.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.30, 768.91 and 239.01 is: 358.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.30 : 768.91 = 239.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.30/768.91 = 239.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.30x = 768.91 × 239.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.30x = 183,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,777.18/513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.03

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