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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.72, 709.26 and 317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.72, 709.26 and 317.49 is: 438.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.72 : 709.26 = 317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.72/709.26 = 317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.72x = 709.26 × 317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.72x = 225,182.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,182.96/513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.34

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