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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.15, 769.41 and 205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.15, 769.41 and 205.05 is: 307.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.15 : 769.41 = 205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.15/769.41 = 205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.15x = 769.41 × 205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.15x = 157,763.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,763.67/513.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.44

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