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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.80, 708.90 and 382.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.80, 708.90 and 382.58 is: 527.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.80 : 708.90 = 382.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.80/708.90 = 382.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.80x = 708.90 × 382.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.80x = 271,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,207.42/513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.85

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