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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.85, 709.24 and 317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.85, 709.24 and 317.52 is: 438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.85 : 709.24 = 317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.85/709.24 = 317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.85x = 709.24 × 317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.85x = 225,197.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,197.88/513.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.26

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