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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 707.89 and 303.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 707.89 and 303.19 is: 418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 707.89 = 303.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/707.89 = 303.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 707.89 × 303.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 214,620.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,620.11/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.34

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