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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.54, 770.58 and 270.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.54, 770.58 and 270.09 is: 405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.54 : 770.58 = 270.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.54/770.58 = 270.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.54x = 770.58 × 270.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.54x = 208,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,125.95/513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.28

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