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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.04, 707.91 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.04, 707.91 and 303.16 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.04 : 707.91 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.04/707.91 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.04x = 707.91 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.04x = 214,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,610.00/513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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