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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.04, 708.22 and 316.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.04, 708.22 and 316.60 is: 437.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.04 : 708.22 = 316.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.04/708.22 = 316.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.04x = 708.22 × 316.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.04x = 224,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,222.45/513.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.05

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