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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.61, 770.64 and 270.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.61, 770.64 and 270.08 is: 405.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.61 : 770.64 = 270.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.61/770.64 = 270.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.61x = 770.64 × 270.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.61x = 208,129.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,129.25/513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.23

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