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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.84, 770.74 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.84, 770.74 and 205.60 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.84 : 770.74 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.84/770.74 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.84x = 770.74 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.84x = 158,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,464.14/513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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