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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.63, 770.09 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.63, 770.09 and 239.56 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.63 : 770.09 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.63/770.09 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.63x = 770.09 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.63x = 184,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,479.64/513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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