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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.33, 769.65 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.33, 769.65 and 270.06 is: 404.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.33 : 769.65 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.33/769.65 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.33x = 769.65 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.33x = 207,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,851.68/513.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.91

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