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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.31, 708.02 and 408.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.31, 708.02 and 408.25 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.31 : 708.02 = 408.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.31/708.02 = 408.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.31x = 708.02 × 408.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.31x = 289,045.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,045.62/513.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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