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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.83, 771.07 and 239.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.83, 771.07 and 239.95 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.83 : 771.07 = 239.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.83/771.07 = 239.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.83x = 771.07 × 239.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.83x = 185,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,015.72/513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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