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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.53, 770.03 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.53, 770.03 and 205.14 is: 307.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.53 : 770.03 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.53/770.03 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.53x = 770.03 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.53x = 157,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,963.95/513.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.60

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