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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 708.09 and 313.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 708.09 and 313.93 is: 433.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 708.09 = 313.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/708.09 = 313.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 708.09 × 313.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 222,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,285.58/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.28

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