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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.86, 709.15 and 304.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.86, 709.15 and 304.22 is: 419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.86 : 709.15 = 304.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.86/709.15 = 304.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.86x = 709.15 × 304.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.86x = 215,734.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,734.71/513.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.83

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