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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.71, 708.85 and 304.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.71, 708.85 and 304.00 is: 419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.71 : 708.85 = 304.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.71/708.85 = 304.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.71x = 708.85 × 304.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.71x = 215,489.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,489.01/513.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.48

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