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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.82, 769.36 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.82, 769.36 and 269.84 is: 404.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.82 : 769.36 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.82/769.36 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.82x = 769.36 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.82x = 207,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,604.10/513.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.04

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