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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.12, 769.77 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.12, 769.77 and 204.87 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.12 : 769.77 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.12/769.77 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.12x = 769.77 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.12x = 157,702.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,702.78/513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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