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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.40, 770.33 and 239.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.40, 770.33 and 239.57 is: 359.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.40 : 770.33 = 239.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.40/770.33 = 239.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.40x = 770.33 × 239.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.40x = 184,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,547.96/513.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.46

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