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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.24, 708.32 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.24, 708.32 and 316.77 is: 437.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.24 : 708.32 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.24/708.32 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.24x = 708.32 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.24x = 224,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,372.94/513.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.17

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