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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.36, 769.14 and 270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.36, 769.14 and 270 is: 404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.36 : 769.14 = 270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.36/769.14 = 270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.36x = 769.14 × 270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.36x = 207,667.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,667.80/513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.53

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