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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.53, 708.65 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.53, 708.65 and 280.61 is: 387.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.53 : 708.65 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.53/708.65 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.53x = 708.65 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.53x = 198,852.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,852.87/513.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.23

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