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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.26, 708.13 and 303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.26, 708.13 and 303.51 is: 418.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.26 : 708.13 = 303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.26/708.13 = 303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.26x = 708.13 × 303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.26x = 214,919.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,919.89/513.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.73

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