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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.70, 709.22 and 317.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.70, 709.22 and 317.27 is: 438.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.70 : 709.22 = 317.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.70/709.22 = 317.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.70x = 709.22 × 317.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.70x = 225,016.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,016.80/513.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.03

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