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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.37, 708.46 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.37, 708.46 and 280.51 is: 387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.37 : 708.46 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.37/708.46 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.37x = 708.46 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.37x = 198,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,730.11/513.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.11

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