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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.38, 708.47 and 280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.38, 708.47 and 280.52 is: 387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.38 : 708.47 = 280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.38/708.47 = 280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.38x = 708.47 × 280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.38x = 198,740.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,740.00/513.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.12

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