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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.60, 708.61 and 317.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.60, 708.61 and 317.11 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.60 : 708.61 = 317.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.60/708.61 = 317.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.60x = 708.61 × 317.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.60x = 224,707.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,707.32/513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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