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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.10, 708.09 and 280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.10, 708.09 and 280.24 is: 386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.10 : 708.09 = 280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.10/708.09 = 280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.10x = 708.09 × 280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.10x = 198,435.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,435.14/513.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.74

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