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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.53, 769.52 and 239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.53, 769.52 and 239.30 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.53 : 769.52 = 239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.53/769.52 = 239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.53x = 769.52 × 239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.53x = 184,146.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,146.14/513.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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