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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.65, 708.40 and 382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.65, 708.40 and 382.97 is: 528.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.65 : 708.40 = 382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.65/708.40 = 382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.65x = 708.40 × 382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.65x = 271,295.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,295.95/513.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.17

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