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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.03, 707.95 and 303.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.03, 707.95 and 303.20 is: 418.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.03 : 707.95 = 303.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.03/707.95 = 303.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.03x = 707.95 × 303.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.03x = 214,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,649.93/513.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.39

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