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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.77, 769.93 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.77, 769.93 and 239.18 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.77 : 769.93 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.77/769.93 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.77x = 769.93 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.77x = 184,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,147.41/513.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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