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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.56, 708.77 and 303.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.56, 708.77 and 303.74 is: 419.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.56 : 708.77 = 303.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.56/708.77 = 303.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.56x = 708.77 × 303.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.56x = 215,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,276.74/513.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.19

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