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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.13, 707.95 and 303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.13, 707.95 and 303.27 is: 418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.13 : 707.95 = 303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.13/707.95 = 303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.13x = 707.95 × 303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.13x = 214,700.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,700.00/513.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.41

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