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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.34, 707.89 and 303.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.34, 707.89 and 303.52 is: 418.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.34 : 707.89 = 303.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.34/707.89 = 303.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.34x = 707.89 × 303.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.34x = 214,860.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,860.13/513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.56

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