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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.54, 708.57 and 316.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.54, 708.57 and 316.92 is: 437.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.54 : 708.57 = 316.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.54/708.57 = 316.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.54x = 708.57 × 316.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.54x = 224,560.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,560.00/513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.28

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