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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.67, 708.84 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.67, 708.84 and 280.80 is: 387.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.67 : 708.84 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.67/708.84 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.67x = 708.84 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.67x = 199,038.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,038.73/513.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.48

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