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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.63, 769.52 and 339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.63, 769.52 and 339.89 is: 509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.63 : 769.52 = 339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.63/769.52 = 339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.63x = 769.52 × 339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.63x = 261,546.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,546.61/513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.21

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