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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.46, 708.90 and 395.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.46, 708.90 and 395.68 is: 546.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.46 : 708.90 = 395.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.46/708.90 = 395.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.46x = 708.90 × 395.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.46x = 280,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,497.55/513.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.29

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