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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.73, 769.83 and 269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.73, 769.83 and 269.67 is: 404.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.73 : 769.83 = 269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.73/769.83 = 269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.73x = 769.83 × 269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.73x = 207,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,600.06/513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.10

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