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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.91, 770.93 and 270.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.91, 770.93 and 270.45 is: 405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.91 : 770.93 = 270.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.91/770.93 = 270.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.91x = 770.93 × 270.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.91x = 208,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,492.81/513.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.70

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