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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.44, 770.22 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.44, 770.22 and 269.96 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.44 : 770.22 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.44/770.22 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.44x = 770.22 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.44x = 207,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,928.59/513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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