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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.66, 708.62 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.66, 708.62 and 303.75 is: 419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.66 : 708.62 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.66/708.62 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.66x = 708.62 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.66x = 215,241.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,241.81/513.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.04

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