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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.78, 708.80 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.78, 708.80 and 314.52 is: 433.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.78 : 708.80 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.78/708.80 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.78x = 708.80 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.78x = 222,931.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,931.78/513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.91

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