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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.56, 770.65 and 221.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.56, 770.65 and 221.06 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.56 : 770.65 = 221.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.56/770.65 = 221.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.56x = 770.65 × 221.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.56x = 170,355.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,355.48/513.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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