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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.54, 770.10 and 239.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.54, 770.10 and 239.43 is: 359.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.54 : 770.10 = 239.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.54/770.10 = 239.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.54x = 770.10 × 239.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.54x = 184,385.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,385.04/513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.05

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