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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.33, 708.28 and 303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.33, 708.28 and 303.43 is: 418.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.33 : 708.28 = 303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.33/708.28 = 303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.33x = 708.28 × 303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.33x = 214,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,913.40/513.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.67

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