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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.32, 708.28 and 402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.32, 708.28 and 402.80 is: 555.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.32 : 708.28 = 402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.32/708.28 = 402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.32x = 708.28 × 402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.32x = 285,295.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,295.18/513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.78

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