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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.18, 708.12 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.18, 708.12 and 316.74 is: 437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.18 : 708.12 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.18/708.12 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.18x = 708.12 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.18x = 224,289.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,289.93/513.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.06

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