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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.78, 770.98 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.78, 770.98 and 225.24 is: 338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.78 : 770.98 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.78/770.98 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.78x = 770.98 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.78x = 173,655.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,655.54/513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.00

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