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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.14, 708.14 and 280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.14, 708.14 and 280.27 is: 386.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.14 : 708.14 = 280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.14/708.14 = 280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.14x = 708.14 × 280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.14x = 198,466.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,466.42/513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.77

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