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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.77, 709 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.77, 709 and 280.89 is: 387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.77 : 709 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.77/709 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.77x = 709 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.77x = 199,151.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,151.01/513.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.63

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