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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.98, 770.54 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.98, 770.54 and 206.06 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.98 : 770.54 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.98/770.54 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.98x = 770.54 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.98x = 158,777.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,777.47/513.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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