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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.70, 770.63 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.70, 770.63 and 205.56 is: 308.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.70 : 770.63 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.70/770.63 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.70x = 770.63 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.70x = 158,410.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,410.70/513.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.37

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