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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.42, 708.28 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.42, 708.28 and 316.82 is: 437.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.42 : 708.28 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.42/708.28 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.42x = 708.28 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.42x = 224,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,397.27/513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.06

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