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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.10, 770.22 and 331.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.10, 770.22 and 331.30 is: 497.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.10 : 770.22 = 331.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.10/770.22 = 331.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.10x = 770.22 × 331.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.10x = 255,173.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,173.89/513.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.32

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