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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.73, 770.50 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.73, 770.50 and 184.61 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.73 : 770.50 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.73/770.50 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.73x = 770.50 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.73x = 142,242.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,242.01/513.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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