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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.04, 769.57 and 205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.04, 769.57 and 205.04 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.04 : 769.57 = 205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.04/769.57 = 205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.04x = 769.57 × 205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.04x = 157,792.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,792.63/513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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