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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.37, 709.12 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.37, 709.12 and 415.50 is: 573.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.37 : 709.12 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.37/709.12 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.37x = 709.12 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.37x = 294,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,639.36/513.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.93

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