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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.18, 769.46 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.18, 769.46 and 204.98 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.18 : 769.46 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.18/769.46 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.18x = 769.46 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.18x = 157,719.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,719.04/513.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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