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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.35, 708.39 and 403.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.35, 708.39 and 403.09 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.35 : 708.39 = 403.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.35/708.39 = 403.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.35x = 708.39 × 403.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.35x = 285,545.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,545.81/513.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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