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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.09, 708.08 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.09, 708.08 and 280.22 is: 386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.09 : 708.08 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.09/708.08 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.09x = 708.08 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.09x = 198,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,413.24/513.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.70

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