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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.66, 770.51 and 225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.66, 770.51 and 225.09 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.66 : 770.51 = 225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.66/770.51 = 225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.66x = 770.51 × 225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.66x = 173,432.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,432.97/513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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