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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.40, 707.76 and 316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.40, 707.76 and 316.80 is: 436.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.40 : 707.76 = 316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.40/707.76 = 316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.40x = 707.76 × 316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.40x = 224,218.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,218.37/513.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.73

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