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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.69, 708.79 and 303.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.69, 708.79 and 303.82 is: 419.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.69 : 708.79 = 303.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.69/708.79 = 303.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.69x = 708.79 × 303.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.69x = 215,341.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,341.03/513.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.21

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