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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.61, 770.63 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.61, 770.63 and 184.60 is: 276.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.61 : 770.63 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.61/770.63 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.61x = 770.63 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.61x = 142,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,255.04/513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.97

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