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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.90, 771.21 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.90, 771.21 and 267.39 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.90 : 771.21 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.90/771.21 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.90x = 771.21 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.90x = 206,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,213.84/513.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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