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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.83, 770.24 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.83, 770.24 and 239.68 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.83 : 770.24 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.83/770.24 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.83x = 770.24 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.83x = 184,612.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,612.69/513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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