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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.59, 770.01 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.59, 770.01 and 239.54 is: 359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.59 : 770.01 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.59/770.01 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.59x = 770.01 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.59x = 184,448.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,448.20/513.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.14

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