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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.80, 708.88 and 381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.80, 708.88 and 381.20 is: 525.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.80 : 708.88 = 381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.80/708.88 = 381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.80x = 708.88 × 381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.80x = 270,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,225.06/513.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.93

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