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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.64, 770.10 and 239.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.64, 770.10 and 239.59 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.64 : 770.10 = 239.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.64/770.10 = 239.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.64x = 770.10 × 239.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.64x = 184,504.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,504.41/513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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