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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.31, 708.37 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.31, 708.37 and 280.44 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.31 : 708.37 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.31/708.37 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.31x = 708.37 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.31x = 198,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,655.28/513.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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