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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513, 708.08 and 306.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513, 708.08 and 306.12 is: 422.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513 : 708.08 = 306.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513/708.08 = 306.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513x = 708.08 × 306.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513x = 216,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,757.45/513
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.53

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