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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.05, 769.52 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.05, 769.52 and 220.55 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.05 : 769.52 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.05/769.52 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.05x = 769.52 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.05x = 169,712.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,712.69/513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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