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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.69, 770.62 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.69, 770.62 and 221.37 is: 332.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.69 : 770.62 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.69/770.62 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.69x = 770.62 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.69x = 170,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,592.15/513.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.09

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