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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.01, 708.96 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.01, 708.96 and 388.59 is: 537.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.01 : 708.96 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.01/708.96 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.01x = 708.96 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.01x = 275,494.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,494.77/513.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.02

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