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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.60, 770.76 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.60, 770.76 and 269.88 is: 405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.60 : 770.76 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.60/770.76 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.60x = 770.76 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.60x = 208,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,012.71/513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.01

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