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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.36, 707.72 and 443.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.36, 707.72 and 443.20 is: 611.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.36 : 707.72 = 443.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.36/707.72 = 443.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.36x = 707.72 × 443.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.36x = 313,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,661.50/513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.00

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