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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.36, 708.39 and 316.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.36, 708.39 and 316.83 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.36 : 708.39 = 316.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.36/708.39 = 316.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.36x = 708.39 × 316.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.36x = 224,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,439.20/513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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