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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.32, 770.43 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.32, 770.43 and 270.02 is: 405.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.32 : 770.43 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.32/770.43 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.32x = 770.43 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.32x = 208,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,027.66/513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.26

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