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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.17, 708.35 and 316.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.17, 708.35 and 316.70 is: 437.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.17 : 708.35 = 316.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.17/708.35 = 316.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.17x = 708.35 × 316.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.17x = 224,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,329.32/513.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.15

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