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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.83, 708.90 and 304.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.83, 708.90 and 304.01 is: 419.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.83 : 708.90 = 304.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.83/708.90 = 304.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.83x = 708.90 × 304.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.83x = 215,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,512.69/513.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.42

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