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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.60, 707.96 and 316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.60, 707.96 and 316.76 is: 436.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.60 : 707.96 = 316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.60/707.96 = 316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.60x = 707.96 × 316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.60x = 224,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,253.41/513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.63

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