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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.73, 770.14 and 221.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.73, 770.14 and 221.21 is: 331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.73 : 770.14 = 221.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.73/770.14 = 221.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.73x = 770.14 × 221.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.73x = 170,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,362.67/513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.62

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