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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.34, 769.55 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.34, 769.55 and 239.76 is: 359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.34 : 769.55 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.34/769.55 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.34x = 769.55 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.34x = 184,507.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,507.46/513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.43

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