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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.53, 708.64 and 280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.53, 708.64 and 280.65 is: 387.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.53 : 708.64 = 280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.53/708.64 = 280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.53x = 708.64 × 280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.53x = 198,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,879.82/513.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.28

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