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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.14, 707.20 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.14, 707.20 and 382.19 is: 526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.14 : 707.20 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.14/707.20 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.14x = 707.20 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.14x = 270,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,280.28/513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.72

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