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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.32, 769.86 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.32, 769.86 and 205.11 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.32 : 769.86 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.32/769.86 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.32x = 769.86 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.32x = 157,905.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,905.98/513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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