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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.51, 708.66 and 317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.51, 708.66 and 317.22 is: 437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.51 : 708.66 = 317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.51/708.66 = 317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.51x = 708.66 × 317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.51x = 224,801.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,801.13/513.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.77

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