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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.81, 708.39 and 402.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.81, 708.39 and 402.84 is: 555.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.81 : 708.39 = 402.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.81/708.39 = 402.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.81x = 708.39 × 402.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.81x = 285,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,367.83/513.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.40

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