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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 768.99 and 204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 768.99 and 204.75 is: 306.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 768.99 = 204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/768.99 = 204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 768.99 × 204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 157,450.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,450.70/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.90

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