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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.41, 770.48 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.41, 770.48 and 205.34 is: 308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.41 : 770.48 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.41/770.48 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.41x = 770.48 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.41x = 158,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,213.51/513.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.16

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