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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.30, 769.96 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.30, 769.96 and 239.32 is: 358.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.30 : 769.96 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.30/769.96 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.30x = 769.96 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.30x = 184,266.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,266.83/513.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.98

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