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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.10, 708.14 and 316.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.10, 708.14 and 316.67 is: 437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.10 : 708.14 = 316.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.10/708.14 = 316.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.10x = 708.14 × 316.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.10x = 224,246.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,246.69/513.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.04

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