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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.64, 770.24 and 205.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.64, 770.24 and 205.40 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.64 : 770.24 = 205.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.64/770.24 = 205.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.64x = 770.24 × 205.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.64x = 158,207.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,207.30/513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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