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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.62, 770 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.62, 770 and 239.56 is: 359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.62 : 770 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.62/770 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.62x = 770 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.62x = 184,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,461.20/513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.14

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