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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.84, 768.94 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.84, 768.94 and 220.53 is: 330.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.84 : 768.94 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.84/768.94 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.84x = 768.94 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.84x = 169,569.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,569.39/512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.65

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