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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.07, 769.91 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.07, 769.91 and 204.87 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.07 : 769.91 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.07/769.91 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.07x = 769.91 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.07x = 157,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,734.86/513.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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