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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.96, 770.58 and 239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.96, 770.58 and 239.88 is: 359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.96 : 770.58 = 239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.96/770.58 = 239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.96x = 770.58 × 239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.96x = 184,846.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,846.73/513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.65

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