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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.15, 707.42 and 316.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.15, 707.42 and 316.53 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.15 : 707.42 = 316.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.15/707.42 = 316.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.15x = 707.42 × 316.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.15x = 223,918.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,918.07/513.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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