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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.90, 770.42 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.90, 770.42 and 225.12 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.90 : 770.42 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.90/770.42 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.90x = 770.42 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.90x = 173,436.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,436.95/513.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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