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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.22, 708.30 and 388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.22, 708.30 and 388.66 is: 536.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.22 : 708.30 = 388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.22/708.30 = 388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.22x = 708.30 × 388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.22x = 275,287.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,287.88/513.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.39

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