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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.69, 770.79 and 239.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.69, 770.79 and 239.75 is: 359.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.69 : 770.79 = 239.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.69/770.79 = 239.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.69x = 770.79 × 239.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.69x = 184,793.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,793.05/513.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.74

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