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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.84, 770.96 and 267.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.84, 770.96 and 267.59 is: 401.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.84 : 770.96 = 267.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.84/770.96 = 267.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.84x = 770.96 × 267.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.84x = 206,295.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,295.99/513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.48

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