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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.48, 770.61 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.48, 770.61 and 270.06 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.48 : 770.61 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.48/770.61 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.48x = 770.61 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.48x = 208,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,110.94/513.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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