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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 707.74 and 313.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 707.74 and 313.84 is: 432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 707.74 = 313.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/707.74 = 313.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 707.74 × 313.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 222,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,117.22/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.98

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