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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.30, 769.70 and 239.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.30, 769.70 and 239.52 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.30 : 769.70 = 239.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.30/769.70 = 239.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.30x = 769.70 × 239.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.30x = 184,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,358.54/513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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