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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.72, 708.98 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.72, 708.98 and 317.24 is: 437.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.72 : 708.98 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.72/708.98 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.72x = 708.98 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.72x = 224,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,916.82/513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.82

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