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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.16, 708.09 and 303.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.16, 708.09 and 303.37 is: 418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.16 : 708.09 = 303.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.16/708.09 = 303.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.16x = 708.09 × 303.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.16x = 214,813.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,813.26/513.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.61

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