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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 707.94 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 707.94 and 280.13 is: 386.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 707.94 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/707.94 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 707.94 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 198,311.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,311.69/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.57

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