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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.49, 708.62 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.49, 708.62 and 280.62 is: 387.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.49 : 708.62 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.49/708.62 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.49x = 708.62 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.49x = 198,851.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,851.13/513.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.25

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