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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.45, 770.18 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.45, 770.18 and 239.50 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.45 : 770.18 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.45/770.18 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.45x = 770.18 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.45x = 184,458.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,458.11/513.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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