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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 708.02 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 708.02 and 303.22 is: 418.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 708.02 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/708.02 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 708.02 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 214,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,685.82/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.47

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