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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.54, 708.56 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.54, 708.56 and 382.32 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.54 : 708.56 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.54/708.56 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.54x = 708.56 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.54x = 270,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,896.52/513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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