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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.05, 707.87 and 303.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.05, 707.87 and 303.21 is: 418.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.05 : 707.87 = 303.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.05/707.87 = 303.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.05x = 707.87 × 303.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.05x = 214,634.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,634.02/513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.35

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