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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.80, 771.01 and 221.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.80, 771.01 and 221.28 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.80 : 771.01 = 221.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.80/771.01 = 221.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.80x = 771.01 × 221.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.80x = 170,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,608.54/513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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