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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.19, 770.03 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.19, 770.03 and 205.26 is: 307.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.19 : 770.03 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.19/770.03 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.19x = 770.03 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.19x = 158,056.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,056.61/513.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.99

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