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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.88, 708.85 and 317.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.88, 708.85 and 317.25 is: 437.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.88 : 708.85 = 317.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.88/708.85 = 317.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.88x = 708.85 × 317.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.88x = 224,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,883.06/513.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.62

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