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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.33, 708.18 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.33, 708.18 and 316.74 is: 436.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.33 : 708.18 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.33/708.18 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.33x = 708.18 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.33x = 224,308.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,308.93/513.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.97

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