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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.38, 769.11 and 269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.38, 769.11 and 269.16 is: 403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.38 : 769.11 = 269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.38/769.11 = 269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.38x = 769.11 × 269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.38x = 207,013.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,013.65/513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.24

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