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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.61, 769.02 and 220.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.61, 769.02 and 220.11 is: 330.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.61 : 769.02 = 220.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.61/769.02 = 220.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.61x = 769.02 × 220.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.61x = 169,268.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,268.99/512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.21

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