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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.80, 708.82 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.80, 708.82 and 317.40 is: 437.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.80 : 708.82 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.80/708.82 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.80x = 708.82 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.80x = 224,979.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,979.47/513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.87

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