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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.42, 770.27 and 220.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.42, 770.27 and 220.77 is: 331.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.42 : 770.27 = 220.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.42/770.27 = 220.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.42x = 770.27 × 220.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.42x = 170,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,051.40/513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.22

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