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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.60, 770.63 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.60, 770.63 and 270.07 is: 405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.60 : 770.63 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.60/770.63 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.60x = 770.63 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.60x = 208,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,124.04/513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.23

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