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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.05, 707.99 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.05, 707.99 and 280.17 is: 386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.05 : 707.99 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.05/707.99 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.05x = 707.99 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.05x = 198,356.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,356.16/513.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.63

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