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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.61, 770.49 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.61, 770.49 and 184.52 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.61 : 770.49 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.61/770.49 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.61x = 770.49 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.61x = 142,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,170.81/513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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