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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.74, 768.57 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.74, 768.57 and 220.15 is: 329.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.74 : 768.57 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.74/768.57 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.74x = 768.57 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.74x = 169,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,200.69/512.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.99

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