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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.59, 769.66 and 269.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.59, 769.66 and 269.62 is: 404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.59 : 769.66 = 269.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.59/769.66 = 269.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.59x = 769.66 × 269.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.59x = 207,513.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,513.13/513.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.05

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