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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 707.96 and 280.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 707.96 and 280.11 is: 386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 707.96 = 280.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/707.96 = 280.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 707.96 × 280.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 198,305.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,305.28/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.54

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