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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.36, 707.67 and 402.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.36, 707.67 and 402.48 is: 554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.36 : 707.67 = 402.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.36/707.67 = 402.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.36x = 707.67 × 402.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.36x = 284,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,823.02/513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.82

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