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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.46, 770.33 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.46, 770.33 and 269.92 is: 404.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.46 : 770.33 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.46/770.33 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.46x = 770.33 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.46x = 207,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,927.47/513.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.95

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