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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.28, 769.43 and 205.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.28, 769.43 and 205.33 is: 307.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.28 : 769.43 = 205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.28/769.43 = 205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.28x = 769.43 × 205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.28x = 157,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,987.06/513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.80

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