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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.32, 769.98 and 209.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.32, 769.98 and 209.32 is: 313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.32 : 769.98 = 209.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.32/769.98 = 209.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.32x = 769.98 × 209.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.32x = 161,172.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,172.21/513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.98

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