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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.86, 709.14 and 304.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.86, 709.14 and 304.03 is: 419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.86 : 709.14 = 304.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.86/709.14 = 304.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.86x = 709.14 × 304.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.86x = 215,599.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,599.76/513.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.57

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