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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.44, 708.45 and 303.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.44, 708.45 and 303.57 is: 418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.44 : 708.45 = 303.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.44/708.45 = 303.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.44x = 708.45 × 303.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.44x = 215,059.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,059.11/513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.86

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