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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.64, 708.78 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.64, 708.78 and 280.76 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.64 : 708.78 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.64/708.78 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.64x = 708.78 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.64x = 198,997.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,997.07/513.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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