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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.36, 769.50 and 239.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.36, 769.50 and 239.23 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.36 : 769.50 = 239.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.36/769.50 = 239.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.36x = 769.50 × 239.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.36x = 184,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,084.24/513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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