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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.07, 708.09 and 303.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.07, 708.09 and 303.31 is: 418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.07 : 708.09 = 303.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.07/708.09 = 303.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.07x = 708.09 × 303.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.07x = 214,769.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,769.26/513.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.60

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