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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.74, 770.01 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.74, 770.01 and 239.25 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.74 : 770.01 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.74/770.01 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.74x = 770.01 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.74x = 184,226.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,226.88/513.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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