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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 769.56 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 769.56 and 204.85 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 769.56 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/769.56 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 769.56 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 157,644.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,644.37/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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