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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.99, 768.84 and 220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.99, 768.84 and 220.15 is: 329.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.99 : 768.84 = 220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.99/768.84 = 220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.99x = 768.84 × 220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.99x = 169,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,261.50/512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.95

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