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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.34, 708.41 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.34, 708.41 and 280.46 is: 387.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.34 : 708.41 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.34/708.41 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.34x = 708.41 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.34x = 198,679.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,679.27/513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.04

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