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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.79, 770.55 and 239.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.79, 770.55 and 239.61 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.79 : 770.55 = 239.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.79/770.55 = 239.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.79x = 770.55 × 239.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.79x = 184,631.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,631.49/513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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