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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.65, 770.53 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.65, 770.53 and 205.43 is: 308.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.65 : 770.53 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.65/770.53 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.65x = 770.53 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.65x = 158,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,289.98/513.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.17

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