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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 769.68 and 224.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 769.68 and 224.46 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 769.68 = 224.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/769.68 = 224.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 769.68 × 224.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 172,762.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,762.37/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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