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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.56, 708.73 and 280.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.56, 708.73 and 280.69 is: 387.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.56 : 708.73 = 280.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.56/708.73 = 280.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.56x = 708.73 × 280.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.56x = 198,930.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,930.95/513.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.35

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