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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.08, 708.14 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.08, 708.14 and 316.76 is: 437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.08 : 708.14 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.08/708.14 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.08x = 708.14 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.08x = 224,310.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,310.43/513.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.18

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