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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.13, 707.73 and 394.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.13, 707.73 and 394.94 is: 544.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.13 : 707.73 = 394.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.13/707.73 = 394.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.13x = 707.73 × 394.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.13x = 279,510.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,510.89/513.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.72

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