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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.86, 770.35 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.86, 770.35 and 205.93 is: 308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.86 : 770.35 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.86/770.35 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.86x = 770.35 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.86x = 158,638.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,638.18/513.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.72

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