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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.49, 708.68 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.49, 708.68 and 303.75 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.49 : 708.68 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.49/708.68 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.49x = 708.68 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.49x = 215,261.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,261.55/513.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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