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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.27, 708.35 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.27, 708.35 and 280.40 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.27 : 708.35 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.27/708.35 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.27x = 708.35 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.27x = 198,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,616.40/513.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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