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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.08, 708.07 and 280.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.08, 708.07 and 280.21 is: 386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.08 : 708.07 = 280.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.08/708.07 = 280.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.08x = 708.07 × 280.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.08x = 198,403.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,403.35/513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.69

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