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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.96, 771.10 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.96, 771.10 and 225.24 is: 337.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.96 : 771.10 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.96/771.10 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.96x = 771.10 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.96x = 173,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,682.56/513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.93

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