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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.09, 707.67 and 316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.09, 707.67 and 316.67 is: 436.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.09 : 707.67 = 316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.09/707.67 = 316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.09x = 707.67 × 316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.09x = 224,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,094.32/513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.75

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