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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.58, 708.75 and 280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.58, 708.75 and 280.70 is: 387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.58 : 708.75 = 280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.58/708.75 = 280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.58x = 708.75 × 280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.58x = 198,946.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,946.13/513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.37

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