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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.63, 708.71 and 395.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.63, 708.71 and 395.73 is: 546.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.63 : 708.71 = 395.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.63/708.71 = 395.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.63x = 708.71 × 395.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.63x = 280,455.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,455.83/513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.03

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