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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.25, 708.29 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.25, 708.29 and 280.38 is: 386.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.25 : 708.29 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.25/708.29 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.25x = 708.29 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.25x = 198,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,590.35/513.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.93

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