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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.34, 707.14 and 373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.34, 707.14 and 373.05 is: 513.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.34 : 707.14 = 373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.34/707.14 = 373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.34x = 707.14 × 373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.34x = 263,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,798.58/513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.89

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