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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.61, 708.67 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.61, 708.67 and 303.73 is: 419.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.61 : 708.67 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.61/708.67 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.61x = 708.67 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.61x = 215,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,244.34/513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.08

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