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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.53, 769.57 and 220.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.53, 769.57 and 220.63 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.53 : 769.57 = 220.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.53/769.57 = 220.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.53x = 769.57 × 220.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.53x = 169,787.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,787.75/513.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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