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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.58, 770.67 and 205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.58, 770.67 and 205.46 is: 308.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.58 : 770.67 = 205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.58/770.67 = 205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.58x = 770.67 × 205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.58x = 158,341.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,341.86/513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.31

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