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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.12, 770.01 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.12, 770.01 and 204.92 is: 307.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.12 : 770.01 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.12/770.01 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.12x = 770.01 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.12x = 157,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,790.45/513.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.51

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