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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.08, 708.08 and 382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.08, 708.08 and 382.44 is: 527.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.08 : 708.08 = 382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.08/708.08 = 382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.08x = 708.08 × 382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.08x = 270,798.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,798.12/513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.79

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