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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.02, 769.71 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.02, 769.71 and 205.02 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.02 : 769.71 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.02/769.71 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.02x = 769.71 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.02x = 157,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,805.94/513.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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