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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.16, 769.92 and 220.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.16, 769.92 and 220.53 is: 330.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.16 : 769.92 = 220.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.16/769.92 = 220.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.16x = 769.92 × 220.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.16x = 169,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,792.52/513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.88

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