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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.69, 770.64 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.69, 770.64 and 225.13 is: 337.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.69 : 770.64 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.69/770.64 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.69x = 770.64 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.69x = 173,489.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,489.20/513.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.73

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