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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.45, 708.32 and 373.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.45, 708.32 and 373.35 is: 515.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.45 : 708.32 = 373.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.45/708.32 = 373.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.45x = 708.32 × 373.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.45x = 264,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,449.41/513.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.04

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